The United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports globally for the first time in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index. This signifies a notable shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics, as nations prioritizing openness and cooperation are rising in the rankings while those perceived as resting on past privileges are declining.
The decline is attributed to a combination of factors, including policies enacted during the Trump administration such as the suspension of visa issuance to travelers from several countries and threats to impose further restrictions. Additionally, the loss of visa-free access to Brazil due to a lack of reciprocity, the U.S. being excluded from Vietnam's expanded visa-free list, and an overall inward-looking U.S. policy are cited as contributing reasons.
In the latest ranking, Singapore holds the top spot with visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed by South Korea and Japan. The U.S. passport now ranks tied at number 12, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 d... download the app to read more
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