Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:29am on 31 Jul 2026,Friday International
The United States passport has slipped to 10th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, marking a dramatic decline from its joint No. 1 ranking in 2006. U.S. passport holders now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 destinations, while Singapore leads the global rankings with access to 192 destinations. The report highlights a steady erosion of America's global travel mobility over the past 20 years, placing it behind 36 countries due to ranking ties. Experts say shifting visa policies, changing diplomatic relationships, and stronger international agreements by other nations have contributed to the U.S. passport's declining global standing. (PC: Getty)
