The American passport has dropped to 10th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index—its lowest ranking ever—sharing the spot with Iceland and Lithuania. Once tied for first in 2014, the U.S. now offers visa-free access to 182 destinations, 11 fewer than top-ranked Singapore.
Global Mobility Shrinks: U.S. Passport Now Ranked Behind 9 Others
The fall reflects a decade-long decline and highlights America’s weakened global mobility, limited diplomatic reciprocity, and shifting international relations.
Henley & Partners attribute this trend to fewer mutual visa waivers and a failure to maintain global soft power. Experts warn this could affect American travelers’ access, global perception, and future international business or diplomatic opportunities.
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