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US Falls Out of Top 10 Most Powerful Passports

US Falls Out of Top 10 Most Powerful Passports

Summary

The U.S. passport is no longer in the top 10 most powerful passports worldwide. The Henley Passport Index now places it in joint 36th position, allowing access to 180 countries either visa-free or with a visa on arrival.

Key Facts

  • The Henley Passport Index ranks the power of world passports.
  • The U.S. passport is now in joint 36th place.
  • This is a drop from its previous ranking of 10th place.
  • Rankings are based on the number of countries accessible visa-free or with visas on arrival.
  • U.S. passport holders can access 180 countries this way.
  • Singapore's passport is the most powerful, with access to 193 countries.
  • The Henley Passport Index uses data from the International Air Transport Association.
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