美国护照实力降至历史低点

Core Insights - The U.S. passport has fallen out of the top ten strongest passports globally for the first time in 20 years, now ranking 12th alongside Malaysia, allowing visa-free access to 180 out of 227 destinations [1][2] - The top three passports in the Henley Index are now all from Asia: Singapore (193 destinations), South Korea (190), and Japan (189) [1] - The decline in the U.S. passport's ranking is attributed to a series of changes in entry policies, including losing visa-free access to Brazil and being excluded from China's expanding visa-free list [2] U.S. Passport Ranking Decline - The U.S. passport's drop from 10th to 12th place reflects a broader trend of declining global mobility and soft power, as countries embracing openness and cooperation advance while those relying on past privileges fall behind [2] - The U.K. passport has also seen a decline, dropping from 6th to 8th place, marking its lowest ranking in history [2] Visa Reciprocity Importance - Despite U.S. passport holders having visa-free access to 180 destinations, the U.S. only allows 46 countries' citizens to enter without a visa, ranking 77th in the Henley Open Index [3] - The disparity between the U.S. passport's privileges and its openness is significant, second only to Australia [3] - Political isolationism has been identified as a root cause of the U.S. passport's decline, with a shift towards inward-looking policies noted since before Trump's second term [3] China's Ascendancy - China has made significant progress in the Henley Passport Index, rising from 94th in 2015 to 64th in 2025, with an increase of 37 visa-free destinations over the decade [4] - In the Henley Open Index, China has also improved its ranking, now allowing 76 countries' citizens to enter without a visa, surpassing the U.S. by 30 countries [4] - China's strategic openness and new agreements with various countries are enhancing its global mobility and influence [4] Demand for Alternative Citizenship - The decline of the U.S. passport is driving unprecedented demand for alternative residency and citizenship options, with U.S. citizens becoming the largest group applying for investment immigration programs in 2025 [5] - By the end of Q3 2025, applications from U.S. nationals for investment immigration have increased by 67% compared to the total for 2024, which itself had seen a 60% year-on-year growth [5] - The normalization of dual citizenship in American society is anticipated, with more individuals seeking citizenship in other countries [5]