New York: For the first time in history, the United States has slipped out of the top ten most powerful passports in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The US passport now ranks 12th globally, tied with Malaysia, offering visa-free access to 180 of 227 destinations. Just last year, the United States held seventh place, and in July 2025 it ranked tenth. In contrast, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan now dominate the rankings, reflecting a significant shift in global mobility patterns.

Singapore tops the 2025 list with visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed closely by South Korea at 190 and Japan at 189. Christian H Kaelin, chair of Henley & Partners, described the decline of the US passport as “more than just a reshuffle in rankings it signals a fundamental

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