The UAE passport has climbed to the 10th strongest globally in 2025, offering visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to 185 countries, according to the latest Henley & Partners ranking. This marks a one-position rise from 2024 and a consistent upward trend over recent years.

A History of Steady Improvement

• 2022-2023: Ranked 15th globally.

• 2024: Rose to 11th place.

• 2025: Achieved 10th position.

The UAE experienced its most dramatic jump in 2018, leaping from 38th in 2017 to 21st.

Popular Visa-Free Destinations for UAE Passport Holders

UAE citizens can travel visa-free to popular destinations including:

• Asia: Japan, Singapore, Maldives, Thailand.

• Europe: Germany, Finland, Greece, Spain, Switzerland.

• Americas: Canada.

• Africa: Mauritius, Morocco.

Regional and Global Rankings

• Gulf Countries:

  • Qatar: 47th.

    • Kuwait: 50th.

    • Bahrain and Saudi Arabia: 58th.

    • Oman: 59th.

• Global Leaders:

  • 1st: Singapore (195 visa-free destinations).

    • 2nd: Japan.

    • 3rd: Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Spain (192 destinations).

The Henley & Partners index, based on International Air Transport Authority (IATA) data, evaluates 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, cementing the UAE’s position as a global leader in passport strength.

 

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