United States

United States

United States passport ranking

Population

326 625 791

Global passport index

2
Compare

Enhanced
mobility index

17

Investment
index

3

Quality
of living index

39
Compare

The American passport currently ranks in 2nd place according to the Global Passport Ranking Index. It provides visa-free access to 197 countries. This makes it one of the most desirable passports in the world, and it has a very high mobility score. American passport holders have visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to countries such as Brazil, Japan, Peru, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and the entire European Union, allowing almost instant travel worldwide. American passport holders do, however, require a visa to enter about 24 destinations in the world, such as Russia, China, and Iran. The design of the American passport changes roughly every five years, with the current design focusing on American landscapes.

Enhanced Mobility Index

The Enhanced Mobility Index carries the most weight (50%) and is based on the travel benefits that each passport gives the holder, while also taking into account the level of “attractiveness” of the destination country based on its quality of life.

Score
99.15

  • 197

    Countries

  • 4

    Free Access

  • 24

    Electronic Visa

  • 106

    Free Access
    (limited days)

  • 1

    Electronic Travel
    Authorization(eTA)

  • 38

    On-arrival visas

  • 24

    Visa Required

Investment Index

The Investment Index is used to provide a general assessment of the economy as an option for investment and other business decisions. Prosperous nations with a dynamic economy are favored, while the level of personal taxation is also taken into account. It is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

Score
83.8

GNI per capita

$70,480

Personal tax rate

37%

Markets & Innovation
Most favorable

  • Innovation capability

  • Financial system

  • Product market

  • Market size

  • Labor market

  • Business dynamism

Quality of Life Index

The third index covers six main components relating to the quality of life in the country. Other areas were considered, such as healthcare, education, and personal safety. However, it was felt that these were already covered in the selected indicators (such as in the Sustainable Development Goals) or that there were limited reliable sources for the information. The Quality of Living Index is worth 25% of the overall calculation.

Score
73.8

To measure sustainable development, the SDG Index was used which combines 84 variables to track progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (Source: Sustainable Development Report, 2020) Sustainable Development:

Low
Medium
High
Very high

To measure the level of freedom in the country, the Freedom in the World (FIW) Index was used. This covers 25 variables under two broad areas - political rights and civil liberties freedoms (Source: Freedom House, 2021). Freedom:

Not free
Partially Free
Free

To measure the cost of living, the Cost of Living Index covers consumer goods, including groceries, restaurants, transportation, utility costs etc., and is calculated with New York City as a reference (Source: Numbeo, 2021). Cost of Living:

Low
Medium
High
Very high

To measure environmental performance, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) was used. This combines 32 variables that measure 11 issue categories relating to the environment, such as ecosystem vitality and environmental health (Source: Yale University, 2020). Environmental Performance:

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
High

To measure the level of happiness in the country, the Happiness Score was used which covers subjective well-being based on Gallup surveys of World Happiness (Source: World Happiness Report, 2021). Happiness:

Low
Medium
High
Very high

To measure migrant acceptance, the Migrant Acceptance Index was used, which covers the perception of immigrants in each country (Source: Gallup World Poll). Migrant Acceptance:

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high

About United States

In this USA Investor Immigration Permit guide, learn about:

The United States consists of 50 states and is located in Northern America bordering Mexico and Canada. The most important states are California, Texas and Florida. The country has a total surface area of 3.796,742 square kilometers and is therefore 4th largest country in the world. Its climate is varying greatly due to the vast size of the country and the many climate zones it covers. The terrain is characterized by mountains, plains, deep river valleys and volcanos. The overall population is over 328.2 million people. The capital of the country is Washington DC. The most populous city with 8.3 million inhabitants is however New York City. Other important cities are Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston. The largest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with more than 110 million yearly passengers followed by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with 88 million annual passengers. ATL is the busiest airport in world and provides access to destinations in any part of the planet. American culture is dominated by a mix of languages and cultures originating from several immigration cycles. The majority of the population is of Christian belief. The legal system is the English common law. The government type is a constitutional federal republic. The country is represented by Donald J. Trump as chief of state and head of government. Elections are being held every 4 years. The official currency of the country is the United States Dollar (USD). The country has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $20.8 trillion, making it the largest economy in the world. Its citizens have a per capita income of $63,051. The GDP is mostly made up of 2 key sectors, which are services and industry. Its main goods of export are petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, wheat, corn, fruits and vegetables. The United States are a leader in technological development and has an overall highly diversified industry. The United States is filled with a variety of urban and natural tourism destinations and attractions. It is known for its picturesque nature and different cultural facets due to its international history. Some of the major destinations include Mount Rushmore, Pike Place Market, Venice Beach, Mesa Verde, the Kenedy Space Center, the River Walk in San Antonio, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Washington D.C. The country has a total of 24 UNESCO world heritage sites. There are a total of approximately 70 million tourists visiting every year with the majority originating from Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. The United States of America are the 3rd most visited country in the world.

Last Articles

Explore More

United States Germany United States United States United States Sweden United States Denmark United States Netherlands United States Finland United States United Kingdom United States Canada United States Norway