India, Oct. 15 -- In a first, the US passport has slipped away from the top 10 most influential passports in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index.

The United States, which was ranked first in 2014, is currently tied with Malaysia for 12th place. A visa is not required for travel to 180 of 227 nations and territories for citizens of both countries.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) provides statistics for the London-centered Henley Passport Index. A passport that enables entry into numerous nations without a visa is considered "powerful."

Asian nations currently hold the top spot on the passport power ranking.

Singapore is ranked first on the index with visa-free travel to 193 locations. With 190 destinatio...