United Arab Emirates Passport
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The UAE passport has risen dramatically in recent years to become one of the most powerful in the world, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 destinations. The UAE's strategic diplomatic investments and global business hub status have transformed its passport into one of the most coveted worldwide.
Access Breakdown
All Destinations (195)
Complete list of visa requirements for United Arab Emiratespassport holders. For destinations requiring a visa, click "Apply" to visit the official application page.
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Nauru
Netherlands
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Thailand
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Zambia
Bangladesh
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Comoros
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Jamaica
Laos
Madagascar
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Namibia
Nepal
Palau
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Sri Lanka
Syria
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Yemen
Zimbabwe
Canada
Israel
Ivory Coast
Kenya
New Zealand
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Suriname
United Kingdom
Australia
Benin
Bhutan
Cameroon
DR Congo
Gabon
Liberia
Libya
Malawi
Mauritania
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Somalia
South Sudan
Taiwan
Togo
Uganda
Vietnam
Afghanistan
Algeria
Belize
Eritrea
Lesotho
Myanmar
Niger
North Korea
Turkmenistan
United States
VenezuelaTop 10 in Asia
| # | Country | Visa Free | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 124 | 166 |
| 2 | Singapore | 126 | 160 |
| 3 | South Korea | 111 | 160 |
| 4 | Japan | 111 | 159 |
| 5 | Malaysia | 119 | 157 |
| 6 | Israel | 102 | 137 |
| 7 | Brunei | 100 | 136 |
| 8 | Georgia | 77 | 117 |
| 9 | Taiwan | 71 | 110 |
| 10 | Turkey | 68 | 108 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can a United Arab Emirates passport holder visit without a visa?
A United Arab Emirates passport holder can visit 166 countries and territories without a pre-arranged visa. This includes 124 visa-free destinations, 34 visa-on-arrival destinations, 8 eTA destinations, and 18 eVisa destinations.
What is the United Arab Emirates passport ranking in 2026?
The United Arab Emirates passport is ranked #1 in the world in 2026, with a mobility score of 166 out of 196. It is ranked #1 in Asia.
Does United Arab Emirates allow dual citizenship?
No, United Arab Emirates does not generally allow dual citizenship. Acquiring another nationality may result in the loss of United Arab Emirates citizenship.
How can I get a United Arab Emirates passport?
United Arab Emirates offers 1 investment program for obtaining residency or citizenship: UAE Golden Visa (Dubai). Visit our program pages for detailed requirements and costs.
Passport Details
- Global Rank
- #1 of 196
- Mobility Score
- 166
- Visa-Free Countries
- 124
- Visa on Arrival
- 34
- eTA Destinations
- 8
- eVisa Available
- 18
- Visa Required
- 11
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Continental Rank
- #1 in Asia
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Calling Code
- +971
- Driving Side
- Right
- Area
- 83,600 km²
Top Visa-Free Destinations
Albania90dAndorra90dAngola30dAntigua and Barbuda90dArgentina90dArmenia180dAustria90dAzerbaijan90d+116 more visa-free destinations
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