The UAE passport is considered amongst the strongest in the world, and there is certainly no doubt about it. And once again, it has proved that it has one of the strongest passports in the world. Yes, according to the Nomad Passport Index 2026, the UAE passport is among the top ten passports, snagging the 10th spot.
Nomad Passport Index 2026 Is Out
According to the Nomad Passport Index 2026, the UAE shares the 10th spot with Hungary. With a score of 106.5, the United Arab Emirates has a travel score of 179, taxation of 40, perception of 40, dual citizenship of 20, and freedom of 30. As a result, it has managed to land among the strongest passports in the world.
A Look At The top 10
The first rank has been claimed by Malta with a score of 109. Yes, in case you’re wondering about the top 10 rankings, they are as follows:
- Malta
- Greece
- Ireland
- Romania
- Cyprus
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Italy
- New Zealand
- Hungary, United Arab Emirates
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What About Other GCC Nations?
Coming to the other Middle Eastern countries, Qatar has a rank of 44, Kuwait is ranked 45, Saudi Arabia shares the 48th rank with Bahrain, and Oman is ranked at 51. These countries have also performed fairly well, with them being amongst the top nations.
It’s worth mentioning that Nomad Capitalist, for its 10th edition, has ranked passports on the basis of visa-free travel, taxation, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom. Evaluating 199 countries, these were done on the basis of five pillars. Yes, then it includes visa-free travel, taxation, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom.
If you are also a UAE passport holder, it’s truly a proud moment, and don’t forget to share this incredible development with your fellow Emiratis.
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