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United Arab Emirates Passport 🇦🇪
Rank 5 in the world · 183 destinations · Capital Abu Dhabi
#5
Rank
141
Visa-Free
183
Destinations
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About the United Arab Emirates Passport
The ranking of the United Arab Emirates passport relative to other global passports is calculated by adding up the number of countries that allow United Arab Emirates passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and countries that allow United Arab Emirates passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
There are currently 141 visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport, 31 visa-on-arrival types, and 11 with an eTA. As a result, the United Arab Emirates passport ranks 5 in the world.
Apart from visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are still 25 other countries that require a physical visa to enter.
Passport Power Trend
| Year | Rank | Destinations | Visa-Free | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | #5 | 183 | 141 | - |
| 2025 | #7 | 183 | 141 | ↓ -2 |
| 2024 | #11 | 183 | 142 | ↓ -4 |
| 2023 | #13 | 179 | 139 | ↓ -2 |
| 2022 | #15 | 175 | 133 | ↓ -2 |
Visa-free Travel: You can enter this destination without a visa. No special permission is required for your nationals to enter these destinations.
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Visa on Arrival: You are expected to have a visa to enter this destination, however you can apply for and receive a visa directly at the airport upon upon arrival. No pre-departure approval required.
eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) Visa Required: To enter this destination, you must have an eTA, which can be applied for online before departure.
e-Visa Available: To enter these destinations, you need to have a visa, but you can apply for one online. The visa received will be electronic, and pre-departure approval is required.
Visa Required: To enter this destination, you need a traditional visa which must be applied for in person. No pre-departure approval option available.
World ranking
#5
183 destinations · 141 visa-free
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- EMIRATI DIRHAM (AED)
- Phone Code
- +971
- Population
- 10M
- Local Time
- UTC +4
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