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If you’re planning international travel, your U.S. passport just lost some of its power. For the first time in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index, the United States passport has officially fallen out of the world’s Top 10 most powerful.

Just over a decade ago, the American passport was ranked #1—granting near-unmatched global access. But according to Henley & Partners’ latest 2025 report , it now sits at #12, tied with Malaysia.

🧳 What Makes A Passport Powerful?

A passport’s strength is determined by the number of destinations its holders can enter without applying for a visa beforehand, known as visa-free access–the higher the number, the more “powerful” the passport.

Other contributing factors include a country’s diplomatic relationships, global open

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