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The Henley Passport Index reveals that Singapore has the most powerful passport, while the US has fallen out of the top 10 for the first time in 20 years, reflecting a shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics. European countries continue to dominate, and China's passport power has increased significantly, whereas the US's declining passport strength is leading to a surge in Americans seeking alternative citizenship options.
Singapore maintains its position as the world's strongest passport in 2025, while the US and UK see declines, and India experiences significant upward movement, reflecting shifting global travel power dynamics.
The US has dropped to 10th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, marking its lowest position in 20 years, with Singapore holding the top spot for the most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 193 destinations. The index highlights the increasing competitiveness of global mobility, with Asian and European countries leading, while the US faces new visa fees that could impact international travel.
The U.S. passport has fallen to the 10th position in the Henley Passport Index, allowing visa-free access to 182 countries, reflecting a decline in global mobility and diplomatic influence, and marking the first time in 20 years it may exit the top 10 rankings.
Singapore has claimed the top spot in the 2023 Henley Passport Index, dethroning Japan as the country with the most powerful passport. Singaporean citizens now enjoy visa-free access to 192 out of 227 destinations surveyed by Henley. Japan dropped to third place behind Germany, Italy, and Spain, all of which have visa-free access to 190 destinations. The United States continues to slide down the rankings, now ranking eighth with 184 visa-free destinations. Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list with only 27 visa-free destinations. The Henley Openness Index also highlights the disparity between countries that allow visa-free access for their citizens and those that reciprocate the same openness.