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U.S. passport drops out of top 10 for first time in 20 years

Ellsworth Toohey
Oct 16, 2025
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The U.S. passport dropped out of the top 10 most powerful passports globally for the first time since the Henley Passport Index began tracking rankings 20 years ago, according to data released this week. The passport now sits at No. 12, tied with Malaysia, offering visa-free access to 180 destinat…

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