US Passport Drops Out of Global Top 10 as Asian Nations Dominate Henley Passport Index 2025

Oct 16, 2025 08:48 pm CST

The United States passport has fallen to 12th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, marking its first exit from the global top 10. Singapore, South Korea, and Japan now lead the rankings, reflecting a shift in global mobility power. Experts attribute the US decline to lack of visa reciprocity and policy changes by countries like Brazil, China, and Vietnam, signaling changing dynamics in international travel access.