Skift Take

The World's Passport Index for visa-free travel, ranked according to International Air Transport Association, shows the U.S. has slipped two spots and is unlikely to regain its position soon.

Singapore has unseated Japan as the country with the most powerful passport, based on the latest International Air Transport Association data that shows the most ease of access to other countries for travelers. 

The U.S. passport ranked 8th, a decline of two places from last quarter.

The Henley Passport Index, released by the global immigration consultancy firm, measures visa-free access to 227 destinations. It ranks the world's passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without having to apply for a visa.

The Top 10

1. Singapore: 192 destinations

2. Germany, Italy, Spain: 190 destinations.

3. Austria, Finland, France, Japan, Luxembourg, South Korea, and Sweden: 189 desti