UAE passport leads 2026 mobility ranking with 182 destinations
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United Arab Emirates holds first place in Arton Capital’s 2026 Passport Index, with its citizens able to access 182 destinations through visa-free travel or facilitated entry arrangements, according to the latest published rankings. The assessment places the UAE ahead of Singapore and Malaysia, which share second place with mobility scores of 175, while Spain follows…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates has topped Arton Capital's 2026 Passport Index, providing its citizens with visa-free or facilitated travel to 182 destinations worldwide. This marks the UAE's seventh consecutive year at the top of this ranking, which assesses travel access without requiring conventional visas before departure.
Singapore and Malaysia share second place with the UAE, each having access to 175 destinations. Spain follows closely in third place with 174 destinations. The seven-destination lead from the UAE reflects its extensive international travel arrangements, achieved through diplomatic negotiations and reciprocal entry agreements.
The ranking, however, does not guarantee actual entry at a border, as immigration authorities retain the final decision-making power. UAE citizens must still adhere to passport validity, permitted stay lengths, and any destination-specific conditions. The UAE's position remains distinct from other leading passports like Singapore and Malaysia, which hold varying rankings under different immigration indices.
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