No border checkpoint, no immigration line and certainly no visa on arrival. Yet about 250 miles above Earth, the International Space Station has its own stamp. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has now revealed the one placed in his passport during his stay aboard the ISS.
Wrapping a biometric passport in aluminum foil to stop hackers from remotely accessing its data has become a popular “travel hack” on social media in recent days. While there is some science behind the idea, modern passports already include several security features specifically designed to prevent unauthorized access to their chips.
Henley’s ranking of the world’s most “powerful” passports has been updated for June 2026. The latest edition confirms the main trends seen in recent months, while bringing a few changes near the top of the global table.
The Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s most “powerful” passports, has been updated, offering a fresh snapshot of visa-free global mobility.
The U.S. Department of State is preparing a limited-edition American passport to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. One notable feature: the document is expected to include an image of Donald Trump in its commemorative design.
The Dominican Republic has announced another one-year extension of its streamlined policy allowing visitors from several countries to travel without complying with the usual six-month passport validity rule.
Henley & Partners has released its 2026 Henley Passport Index, confirming Singapore’s dominance at the top of the ranking of the world’s “most powerful” passports and highlighting a growing divide between citizens with high mobility and those increasingly confined within their borders.
Henley & Partners has just released the latest edition of its Henley Passport Index. This authoritative ranking, based on the travel freedom each passport provides, confirms the continued dominance of Asian and European countries, while the United States continues its downward slide.
The Dominican Republic is once again extending its measure to facilitate entry for travelers: until November 30, 2025, tourists from eligible countries will be able to present a passport that is simply valid for the duration of their stay.
