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Singapore Leads 2026 Passport Index; US Falls to Tenth

7/22/2026

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Singapore tops the 2026 Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 192 countries.
Japan, South Korea and the UAE share second place with 188 visa-free destinations.
The United States falls to tenth place, tied with Iceland for visa-free travel to 180 countries.
In 2006 the U.S. passport was tied for first, marking a two-decade decline.
Bolivia is the only passport to lose power, dropping six visa-free destinations since 2006.

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Singapore tops the 2026 Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 192 countries.
Japan, South Korea and the UAE share second place with 188 visa-free destinations.
The United States falls to tenth place, tied with Iceland for visa-free travel to 180 countries.
In 2006 the U.S. passport was tied for first, marking a two-decade decline.
Bolivia is the only passport to lose power, dropping six visa-free destinations since 2006.