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America’s travel clout has slipped: the Henley Passport Index now places the U.S. at 12th—tied with Malaysia—its first exit from the top ten in two decades. Henley highlights reciprocity gaps, noting Americans access 180 destinations visa-free while the U.S. waives visas for only 46 nationalities. The drop also coincides with tighter U.S. immigration and travel policies. Singapore leads with 193 destinations, followed by South Korea and Japan. Henley says the decline reflects shifting soft power and is stoking interest in dual citizenship among Americans.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.