Singapore has retained the world's most powerful passport in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 192 destinations.
The United States ranked 10th with access to 180 destinations, continuing a long-term decline from its position among the world's leading passports two decades ago.
The report said the United Arab Emirates recorded one of the strongest gains in global mobility by significantly expanding its visa-free access since 2006.
According to the report, growing interest in overseas relocation and alternative citizenship has been observed among some American citizens, particularly high-income earners.
The study also highlighted a broader link between peaceful countries and stronger passport rankings, while noting that the United States remains an exception, combining relatively high travel mobility with a comparatively low ranking on the Global Peace Index.
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