The Global Passport Rankings have been updated, and the US has dropped out of the top ten list for the first time.
A "powerful" passport means travelers can visit a country without previously acquiring a visa, providing global mobility with fewer requirements.
This ranking signals how a country is viewed, considering factors like low crime rates and historic alliances.
The US passport, historically one of the most powerful, is now ranked 12th globally, according to Henley & Partners' latest list.
A powerful passport hands you global mobility because it lessens the number of hoops you need to jump through to obtain that visa.
Author's summary: US passport ranking drops to 12th globally.