Visa-free travel to 133 countries and visa on arrival in 47 for Emiratis; European nations dominate the top 20; USA, UK continue downward trend
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UAE passport ranks as world’s strongest
The UAE passport offers citizens visa-free access to over 180 countries globally
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UAE retains spot among ‘most powerful passports’ in the world
According to the Henley Passport Index, UAE leaped 44 places in the ranking
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UAE retains position as most powerful passports globally: Report
In 2022, the UAE passport emerged as the “pandemic winner”
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Revealed: Global passport rank 2022. Where does your passport stand?
Passports receive ranking on the basis of on the number of countries that grant visa-free and/or visa-on-arrival access to holders of that passport, the higher the number, the stronger the passport
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UAE to roll out high-tech passports from September 1
The new Emirati passports are made with “technical characteristics” and “complex security specifications” to prevent forgery or falsification. Existing generation of passports will remain valid until date of expiry
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UAE passport named best value for money in the world
Best value for money passport goes to the United Arab Emirates with a cost of just AED50 ($13.61) and a mobility score of 162