Henley Passport Index
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.
2025 Henley Passport Index: India Falls to 85th Rank as Singapore Maintains Top Position
Oct 16, 2025 12:39 am CST
The 2025 Henley Passport Index reveals India has dropped five places to 85th position, now offering visa-free access to 57 countries compared to 62 last year. Singapore continues to lead the global rankings with visa-free access to 193 countries, followed by South Korea and Japan. The United States has fallen out of the top 10 for the first time, now ranking 12th alongside Malaysia with access to 180 countries.