US falls out of 10 most powerful passports list for first time in 20 yrs
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- The US has dropped out of the top 10 most powerful passports, ranking 12th globally.
- Singapore leads the Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed by South Korea (190) and Japan (189).
- The US passport's decline reflects a shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics.
- Stricter US immigration and travel policies under the Trump administration contributed to the drop.
- Reciprocity affects rankings—the US allows only 46 nationalities visa-free entry while its citizens can access 180 destinations.
- Brazil, China, and Vietnam have excluded or restricted visa-free access for Americans.
- Countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have seen passport strength stagnate or decline.
- The ranking drop is fueling interest in dual citizenship among Americans.