Tag: global mobility
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US Passport Falls Out of the World’s Top 10 for the First Time in 20 Years
Key finding: the US slips to 12th in the Henley Passport Index The latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks how many destinations travelers can visit visa-free, places the United States at 12th globally—tied with Malaysia. This marks the first time in two decades that the United States has fallen outside the top 10, a dramatic…
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US Passport Falls Out of Top 10 for First Time in 20 Years
Overview: A Historic Shift in Global Mobility The latest Henley Passport Index marks a watershed moment for the United States: for the first time in two decades, the U.S. passport has fallen out of the top 10, landing at 12th place alongside Malaysia. This is a notable reversal from a decade of strong travel freedom…
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Australia Passport Ranking: US Falls from Top 10 to 12
What the Henley Passport Index measures The annual Henley Passport Index ranks passports by how freely their holders can travel without a visa. But the score isn’t just about visa-free access. It also accounts for destinations where travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authorization (ETA) upon arrival.…
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Australia Passport Ranking: 7th in Henley Index 2024 Update
What the Henley Passport Index measures The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without a pre-arranged visa. The score ranges not only from visa-free access but also includes places where travelers can obtain a visa on arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authority upon arrival.…
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Australia’s Top-10 Passport Streak Continues as the US Drops Out of the Top 10
How the Henley Passport Index works The Henley Passport Index measures global mobility by counting how many destinations a passport holder can enter either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, a visitor’s permit, or an electronic travel authority (ETA). The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, draws on data from the International Air Transport Association and covers…