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The American passport, which was once famous across the world, is now losing its luster. There was a time when having an American passport in hand was considered a guarantee to travel around the world, but now the situation has changed. This is the first time in the history of 20 years that the American passport has been out of the list of the 10 most powerful passports in the world!
In the latest ranking of Henley Passport Index, America has slipped to 12th place. But the biggest question is how did the world’s superpower lag so far behind in this matter?
America’s ‘pride’ has taken over!
The biggest and direct reason for this decline is America’s ‘Stiff’ visa policy,
- You have to roam yourself, not others: American citizens can visit 180 countries without a visa, but when it comes to inviting others, America allows only citizens of 46 countries to come without a visa.
- tit for tat: Now other countries of the world are also replying to America in the same language. Many countries like Brazil, China and Vietnam have removed America from their visa-free list. They clearly say that when you will not give us respect, then why should we give it?
A decade ago, the American passport provided visa-free entry to 227 countries, which has now reduced to just 180 is left.
Here America slipped, on the other side Singapore and China won!
- Singapore heads to the number 1 crown: At the top of this list is Singapore, on whose passport you 193 countries Can travel without visa. After this comes South Korea (190) and Japan (189).
- China’s rocket-like leap: But the real story is of China! China’s passport has jumped from 94th place in the last 10 years 64th place But it has arrived. China today grants visa-free entry to 76 countries, 30 more than the US.
What is the condition of Indian passport?
India is in this list 85th place But it is. Indian passport holders in the world 57 countries Can travel without visa.
Now Americans are looking for second citizenship
Faced with the diminishing strength of their passports and increasing uncertainty around the world, many US citizens are now looking for ways to acquire second citizenship or immigrate to another country. Experts clearly say that if America does not change its visa policies, its passport may become even weaker.
North India Statesman