UAE Passport Is The 8th Most Powerful In The World With Visa-Free Access To 184 Destinations!

Got an Emirati passport lying in the drawer? Time to dust it off and finally plan that trip you’ve been pushing aside. No more visa stress or embassy runs, your passport just made things a whole lot easier. The UAE passport now stands proud on 8th spot on the Henley Passport Index. Emiratis can travel to 184 countries visa-free. Just book, pack, and go.

UAE Passport Climbs Global Ranks, Now Among Top 10 Most Powerful

Let’s not pretend this happened overnight. The rise has been steady and deliberate. Just a decade ago, the UAE passport sat in 42nd place. Fast forward to now, and it’s up by 34 spots. That’s not just growth, that’s a diplomatic flex.

From just 35 countries to 184 destinations, this blue book has come a long way. Credit goes to the UAE’s relentless diplomatic efforts. Behind the scenes, officials have worked deals, opened doors, and strengthened global ties. This didn’t just benefit business travellers or influencers, it’s opened the world for every citizen, whether you’re jetting to Milan for fashion or heading to Seoul for street eats.

And here’s the kicker, the UAE now shares the 8th position with Canada and Estonia. Not too shabby, huh?

Where Everyone Else Stands

While the UAE has raised itself on the rank table, here’s where other passports have reached. Singapore has topped the list, giving its holders access to 193 visa-free destinations. Japan and South Korea follow closely with 190 destinations.

The UK sits comfortably in 6th place with access to 186 destinations. Australia isn’t far behind in 7th with 185. Our friends in Qatar rank 47th, just below Russia and Turkey at 46. Saudi Arabia is in 54th place, tied with Guyana and Vanuatu, while Bahrain follows right after. Oman’s passport sits at 56th.

Meanwhile, India is sitting at 77th on the list, with access to just 59 countries. Jordan’s at 84th, Egypt’s one spot behind at 85th, and Lebanon’s holding on at 89th. Down at the tail end, Iran sits at 91st, Bangladesh follows at 94th, and Pakistan rounds it off at 96th, definitely not the most travel-friendly passports out there.

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Conclusion

The UAE passport isn’t just something you flash at immigration, it’s a sign of how far the country’s come on the global stage. If yours has been sitting untouched, now’s a good time to put it to use. The borders are open, the stamps are waiting, and those long visa queues? Not your concern anymore.

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