In a historic shift, the United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in its 20-year history, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. Once ranked first in 2014, the US now sits at 12th place, tied with Malaysia, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 countries and territories. The decline reflects recent changes in international visa policies, including the termination of Brazil’s visa-free policy for US nationals and restrictions from several Asian countries. Meanwhile, passports from Asian nations like Singapore, South Korea, and Japan are rising, showcasing the evolving landscape of global mobility and the increasing influence of Asia in travel diplomacy. As reported by Henley Passports Index 2025 list, check below t
US passports rank drop from Henley Passport Index 2025: Top 10 strongest passports in the world revealed

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