US Passport Falls Out of Top 10: Decline Reflects Broader Issues
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on travel openness, and the US passport has fallen out of the top 10 for the first time in its history. This decline is due to a series of access changes, including the withdrawal of visa-free access by countries like Brazil and the introduction of more welcoming policies by China that exclude the US. The US now shares the 12th spot, with access to 180 destinations. The Henley Passport Index also points to shifting global mobility dynamics, with nations embracing openness surging ahead.
John Q. Hosedrinker