It’s hardly a secret that the UAE passport is quite strong. And it has once again proved its strength. After all, in the 2025 Passport Index by Arton Capital, it has managed to land at the top position for the seventh consecutive year, and we are here to tell you all about it.
UAE Earns The First Spot!
As revealed in the passport index shared by Arton Capital, the UAE has managed to land in first place once again, thereby showcasing how strong it truly stands. Yes, taking the number one spot, this comes at a time when a lot of passports lost strength, thereby reaffirming the UAE’s position. With unparalleled travel access and a reputation, which is stable and investment-friendly, this development is hardly surprising.
The next question that arises is what score did the United Arab Emirates passport earn? Well, it scored 179, wherein visa-free countries were 126. There are 45 countries that require a visa-on-arrival, 19 need visa, and eight that require an ETA.
A Look At The Top 10 Ranking
Coming to the passport run, the ranking for the top 10 spot are as follows
Rank Number One
- United Arab Emirates
Rank Number Two
- Singapore
- Spain
- Rank Number Three
- Belgium
- France
- Sweden
- Germany
- Netherland
- Finland
- Luxembourg
- Italy
- Denmark
- Portugal
- Switzerland
- Greece
- Austria
- Malaysia
- Norway
- Ireland
- Korea
- Japan
Rank Number Four
- Poland
- Slovenia
- Croatia
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Estonia
Rank Number Five
- Malta
- Romania
- Czech Republic
- Bulgaria
- Latvia
- New Zealand
Rank Number Six
- Lithuania
- Lichtenstein
- Australia
Rank Number Seven
- Cyprus
- Iceland
Rank Number Eight
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Rank Number Nine
- United States Of America
Rank Number Ten
- Monaco
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Middle Eastern Countries On The Ranking Index
With the top 10 list out of the way, now it’s time to talk about how other Middle East countries performed. Qatar stood in the 44th rank with a score of 120. Saudi Arabia was at 48 with the score of 101, sharing the spot (and score) with Bahrain with the same score as well. On the other hand, Oman was at 51st rank with a score of 97, and Kuwait was at 45th rank with a score of 111.
With these countries ranking amongst the top, as can be seen from the ranking, many have managed to share the same spot. So, with this list out for you, what ranking does your passport hold? Do let us know in the comments!
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