United States Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The United States Passport is currently ranked Number 43 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 100. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of United States’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 168 Taxation 10 Perception 50 Dual Citizenship 50 Freedom 40

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Travel Destinations from United States ^{50% in total score}

For the United States Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned United States a Travel Score of 168 which means that United States passport holders can enter a total of 168 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in United States ^{20% in total score}

For the United States Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned United States a Taxation Score of 10, meaning that United States taxes citizens no matter where they live.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the United States Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned United States a Perception Score of 50, meaning that United States citizens experience minimal hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the United States Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned United States a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that United States citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the United States Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned United States a Freedom Score of 40, meaning that United States citizens have intermediate freedom.