US Passport Plummets from Top 10 in Global Power Rankings for First Time Ever

For the first time, the United States passport has dropped out of the top 10 in the Henley Passport Index, signaling a shift in global travel dynamics dominated by Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.

• The United States passport has plummeted from the top 10 in the Henley Passport Index, marking a historic low in its 20-year history of global rankings.
• Singapore now leads the passport rankings, offering visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed closely by Japan and South Korea.
• In contrast, countries like China and Brazil have also shown improved passport power, while nations like Somalia continue to struggle with travel visa restrictions.