El pasaporte estadounidense queda por detrás de 37 países y pierde el acceso sin visado a 7 destinos

Key Points

• The U.S. passport now ranks tenth in the Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 179 destinations but trailing 37 other countries.
• Recent policy changes have made it harder for inbound travelers to the U.S., including expanded visa bond requirements and a drop in the country's openness ranking.
• Asian countries, led by Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, continue to dominate the top spots in the Henley Passport Index, highlighting growing global mobility disparities.

Summary

The latest Henley Passport Index shows the U.S. passport has slipped to tenth place, now offering visa-free access to 179 destinations after losing access to seven countries, including Brazil. While the U.S. remains restrictive toward inbound travelers and has tightened visa policies, Asian nations like Singapore, Japan, and South Korea continue to lead the rankings with broader visa-free access. These trends underscore widening disparities in global mobility, with passport privilege increasingly concentrated among the world's most stable and wealthy nations.