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For the first time since the Henley Passport Index<\/a> was created 20 years ago, the United States is no longer ranked amongst the world\u2019s Top 10 most powerful passports. Once unrivalled at No.1 in 2014, the American passport has now slumped to 12th<\/sup> place, tied with Malaysia, with visa-free access to only 180 of 227 destinations worldwide. The Asian trifecta of Singapore (access to 193 destinations visa-free), South Korea (190 destinations), and Japan (189 destinations) now occupy the top three spots on the index powered by exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association<\/a> (IATA) and ranking all the world\u2019s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can enter without a prior visa.<\/p>

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The decline of the US passport and its most recent drop from 10th<\/sup> to 12th<\/sup> position on the index has been driven by a series of access changes. The loss of visa-free access to Brazil in April due to a lack of reciprocity, and the US being left out of China\u2019s rapidly expanding visa-free list, marked the start of its downward slide. This was followed by adjustments from Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, which further eroded the US score while boosting other passports. Most recently, Somalia\u2019s launch of a new eVisa system and Vietnam\u2019s decision to exclude the US from its latest visa-free additions delivered the final blow, pushing it out of the Top 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Christian H. Kaelin<\/a>, Chairman of Henley & Partners and creator of the Henley Passport Index, says these seemingly small changes have had outsized consequences \u2014 underscoring just how finely balanced the global mobility landscape has become. \u201cThe declining strength of the US passport over the past decade is more than just a reshuffle in rankings \u2014 it signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics. Nations that embrace openness and cooperation are surging ahead, while those resting on past privilege are being left behind.\u201d<\/p>

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Similarly, the UK passport has fallen to its lowest-ever position on the index, slipping two places since July, from 6th<\/sup> to 8th<\/sup> place, despite also once holding the top spot (in 2015).<\/p>

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Visa Reciprocity Matters More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While American passport holders can currently access 180 destinations visa-free, the US itself allows only 46 other nationalities to enter without a visa. This puts it way down in 77th<\/sup> place on the Henley Openness Index<\/a>, which ranks all 199 countries and territories worldwide according to the number of nationalities they permit entry to without a prior visa.<\/p>

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This disparity between visa free access and openness is one of the widest globally \u2014 second only to Australia, and just ahead of Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. Interestingly, all five nations with the biggest gaps between the travel freedom they enjoy and the openness they offer have either stagnated or declined in their passport power ranking over the past decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annie Pforzheimer<\/a>, Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, notes that America\u2019s retreat is rooted in politics. \u201cEven before a second Trump presidency, US policy had turned inward. That isolationist mindset is now being reflected in America\u2019s loss of passport power.\u201d<\/p>

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This more insular stance has hit developing nations particularly hard. President Trump has suspended visa issuance to travelers from 12 nations across Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, imposed heavy restrictions on an additional seven, and threatened bans on up to 36 more, the majority of them in Africa. A visa bond of USD 5,000 to 15,000 now applies to seven African nations, refundable only upon departure. Plans are also underway to introduce a blanket USD 250 \u2018visa integrity fee\u2019 for most non-immigrant visa applications, while the cost of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) nearly doubled on 30 September 2025, from USD 21 to USD 40.<\/p>

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China\u2019s Ascent: A Decade of Gains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In sharp contrast, China has been among the biggest climbers on the Henley Passport Index over the past decade, leaping from 94th<\/sup> place in 2015 to 64th<\/sup> in 2025, with its visa-free access score increasing by 37 destinations during that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Henley Openness Index, China has also risen dramatically, granting visa-free access to an additional 30 countries in the past year alone. It now sits in 65th<\/sup> position, providing entry to 76 nations \u2014 30 more than the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent developments, including granting visa free access to Russia, underscore Beijing\u2019s ongoing strategy of increased openness. China\u2019s moves \u2014 alongside new agreements with the Gulf states, South America, and several European countries \u2014 are cementing its role as a global mobility powerhouse, bolstering the Asia-Pacific region\u2019s dominance in travel freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Tim Klatte<\/a>, Partner at Grant Thornton China, highlights the geopolitical implications. \u201cTrump\u2019s return to power has bought fresh trade conflicts that weaken America\u2019s mobility, while China\u2019s strategic openness boosts its global influence. These diverging paths will reshape economic and travel dynamics worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Americans Lead Global Rush for Second Citizenships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decline in US passport power is fueling an unprecedented surge in demand for alternative residence<\/a>  and citizenship<\/a> options. Henley & Partners data shows that Americans have become by far the largest group of applicants for investment migration programs<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the end of Q3, applications from US nationals were already 67% higher than the total for 2024, which itself recorded a 60% year-on-year increase. Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, Dominic Volek, says the firm now has more American clients than the next four nationalities \u2014 Turkish, Indian, Chinese, and British \u2014 combined. \u201cFaced with unprecedented volatility, investors and wealthy American families are adopting a strategy of geopolitical arbitrage to acquire additional residence and citizenship options. They are hedging against jurisdictional risk and leveraging differences across countries to optimize personal, financial, and lifestyle outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Peter J. Spiro<\/a> of Temple University Law School in Philadelphia says while US citizenship remains a valuable status, it\u2019s no longer good enough as a standalone. \u201cIn coming years, more Americans will be acquiring additional citizenships in whatever way they can. Multiple citizenship is being normalized in American society. While it may be a bit of an exaggeration, as one social media poster recently put it, \u201cdual citizenship is the new American dream\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Notes to Editors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the 2025 Henley Passport Index<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With cutting-edge expert commentary and historical data spanning over 20 years, the Henley Passport Index<\/a> is the original ranking of all the world\u2019s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Originally created by Dr. Christian H. Kaelin<\/a>, the ranking is based on exclusive and official Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association<\/a> (IATA), which maintains the world\u2019s largest and most accurate database of travel information, and it is enhanced by extensive, ongoing research by the Henley & Partners<\/a> Research Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with the K\u00e4lin \u2013 Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index<\/a>, it is considered a major tool for global citizens and the standard reference for government policy in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Henley & Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henley & Partners is the global leader in residence and citizenship planning. Each year, hundreds of wealthy individuals and their advisors rely on our expertise and experience in this area. The firm\u2019s highly qualified professionals work together as one team in over 70 offices worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concept of residence and citizenship planning was created by Henley & Partners in the 1990s. As globalization has expanded, residence and citizenship have become topics of significant interest among the increasing number of internationally mobile entrepreneurs and investors whom we proudly serve every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henley & Partners also runs the world\u2019s leading government advisory practice for wealth migration, which has raised more than USD 15 billion in foreign direct investment. Trusted by governments, the firm has been involved in strategic consulting and in the design, set-up, and operation of the world\u2019s most successful residence and citizenship programs.<\/p>\n

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