{
  "id": 7297357,
  "title": "Why is the UAE passport the world’s most powerful?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/why-is-the-uae-passport-the-worlds-most-powerful",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:16:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/why-is-the-uae-passport-the-worlds-most-powerful-1.500673895"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: The UAE passport maintains its position as the world's most powerful passport for 2026, offering its holders facilitated travel to 182 destinations globally, according to the latest September report from Passport Reports. This ranking, with a Mobility Score of 182 or 91.9% worldwide access, places the UAE ahead of other passports in terms of international travel breadth. The UAE's Mobility Score factors in visa-free entries, visa-on-arrival, simplified entry arrangements, and electronic travel authorisations (eTA). Of the 182 destinations, 128 offer visa-free entry, 44 require visa-on-arrival or simplified entry, and 10 need an eTA. Only 16 destinations require a visa for UAE passport holders. UAE passport holders can travel visa-free to European destinations, the Gulf, and the wider Middle East. However, 16 destinations classify UAE passport holders as requiring a visa, including Afghanistan, the United States, Australia, and more. Some of these destinations offer electronic visa facilities despite being classified as requiring a visa.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, giving its holders facilitated access to 182 destinations worldwide, according to the latest September report by Passport Reports. The UAE recorded a Mobility Score of 182, equivalent to 91.9 per cent worldwide access. The score covers destinations that UAE passport holders can enter visa-free, obtain…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}