Singapore has the most powerful passport in the world, allowing visa-free access to 195 destinations. The U.S. passport ranks 9th, tied with Estonia, with access to 186 destinations without a visa.

Students who already have a passport need to check the expiration date to ensure it will be valid for a minimum of six months beyond intended stay in the country. Passport processing can take six to ...

Among the 227 global destinations registered in the index, individuals holding United States passports can access 186 countries without a prior visa. Regardless, the international travel trend is ...