Henley & Partners recently announced the ranking of the world’s strongest passports. This data is based on the number of countries that holders of their passports can travel to without applying for a visa. The Henry Passport Index compares visa-free access to 199 different passports with 227 travel destinations. According to the survey, holders of Singapore passports can travel to 192 countries and regions without applying for a visa.
Singapore is one of the countries that provides world-class education system in the world, and it is also a popular overseas study destination in Asia in recent years.
After getting approval for residents to visit Saudi Arabia without a visa in 2020, Japan has the world’s strongest passport, winning Singapore by a difference of one vote. In 2019, Singapore and Japan were tied for first place.
The degree of freedom of a country’s passport, to a certain extent, reflects the international status and overall economic situation of the country. A country such as Singapore, which provides political stability, social security, and are welcoming to foreigners, these conditions has open up a real choice of opportunity for students who wishes to pursue their higher education overseas to consider Singapore as one of a viable choice.
Advantages of Studying in Singapore
From the education industry perspective
Singapore is a multi-bilingual education country. Singapore’s government pays great attention to the investment and development of the country’s education system. The system focus on real-world application, and is an excellent choice for further studies.
At the same time, Singapore’s education system emphasize on striking the right balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Through industry-ready style of curriculum, students can seek greater opportunities and development for future employment and prospect.
In addition, Singapore has obvious advantages, attracting International talents with high academic qualifications and technical expertise to stay in Singapore for employment.
From living environment perspective
Singapore’s economic structure, political system, and public security environment are a role model for the Asian region. With strict legal systems and regulations, Singapore is known as the “safest and most liveable” country in Asia.
In addition, Singapore’s culture is diverse and tolerant. Students can enjoy the multiple cultures here, get in touch with new things, and cultivate adaptability. Singapore has obvious geographical advantages and its proximity is close to most of the Asian countries and this is one of the reasons why many overseas students are willing to embark on the path to Singapore for their studies.
Singapore has a comfortable climate in all seasons, and greening coverage is more than 50%. The urban roads are lined with trees and the air is fresh. It is recognized by the world as a garden city country.
