U.S. dips in passport power rankings

How it works: Henley ranks countries based on the number of destinations passport holders can visit without needing a prior visa, per data provided by the International Air Transport Association.

By the numbers: U.S. passport holders have access to 182 of 227 different destinations worldwide.

• The index lists multiple countries with the same number of destinations as a single spot in its standings. So, while the U.S. ranks tied for No. 10, a total of 33 countries actually have access to more destinations.
• Singapore ranked No. 1 overall with access to 193 destinations.

Zoom in: 37% of Ohio citizens had a valid U.S. passport as of 2024, the 10th lowest percentage among all states, according to the Center for American Progress.

💭 Sam's thought bubble: My passport expires in October, so I renewed it online this month, and it was a piece of cake.

• I got my photo taken at Walgreens to ensure it met the specifications, but the online forms took 10-20 minutes.