US passport regains 10th place on 2026 Henley Index

5 articles · Updated · latination.com · Apr 27

It allows visa-free access to 179 destinations, one fewer than a year earlier, while Singapore leads with 192 and Japan, Germany and Spain exceed 190.
The rise reflects competitors' fluctuations and revised bilateral agreements more than a major US expansion, underscoring slower growth in American travel access.
Henley says global mobility is becoming more competitive as security concerns, diplomatic tensions and post-pandemic migration policies make reciprocity deals increasingly important for travellers.

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As the US demands more data from allies, is the era of unconditional visa-free travel coming to an end for everyone?

With China opening its doors and the US tightening its borders, who is winning the global competition for influence and talent?