Tag: global mobility


  • US Passport Falls Out of the World’s Top 10 for the First Time in 20 Years

    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…

  • US Passport Falls Out of Top 10 for First Time in 20 Years

    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…

  • Australia Passport Ranking: US Falls from Top 10 to 12

    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.…

  • Australia Passport Ranking: 7th in Henley Index 2024 Update

    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.…

  • Australia’s Top-10 Passport Streak Continues as the US Drops Out of the Top 10

    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…