The UAE passport has ranked the world’s most powerful in the 2026 Passport Index, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 destinations. Singapore and Malaysia share second place with 175 destinations, followed by Spain with 174.
The UAE passport provides access to 182 destinations, including 138 visa-free and 44 with simplified entry arrangements. It leads Singapore and Malaysia by seven destinations and Spain by eight. The Arton Capital Passport Index updates its rankings in real time based on changes in global travel regulations.
Developed by Arton Capital, the Passport Index is an interactive global ranking platform that updates passport mobility scores in real time. It assesses 199 passports, covering 193 UN member states and six additional territories.
