What To Know
- Since developing its visa policy decades ago the UAE now stands as the sole Arab member in the world’s top 10 passport rankings and holds visa-free travel to 185 countries.
- Through its professional diplomacy and new strategies the UAE builds stronger connections abroad and makes progress as a leader among international wealth centers.
- These rankings show that the UAE Passport takes the 10th worldwide spot on the Henley Passport Index for 2025.
These rankings show that the UAE Passport takes the 10th worldwide spot on the Henley Passport Index for 2025. Since developing its visa policy decades ago the UAE now stands as the sole Arab member in the world’s top 10 passport rankings and holds visa-free travel to 185 countries.
During the past five years the UAE gained 72 new travel destinations whereas its passport climbed from 42nd ranking to tenth worldwide. The country keeps increasing its visa-free access deals which led to the recent agreement with New Zealand. In an interview Philippe Amarante explained how the UAE’s active global connections help drive its success.
The UAE builds its consistent safety record and trustworthiness into its financial success. UAE citizens earn easy travel access worldwide thanks to their exceptional behavior as reliable global travelers. As CEO of Passport Legacy Jeffrey Hensler explains that the UAE achieved its success because of strong government systems and reliable operations.
In addition to strong passports the UAE continues to attract global investments. As the 15th position holder Dubai stands out for being home to 212 centi-millionaires among the world’s top wealth hubs. The UAE Golden Visa program attracts investors who want both secure investments and travel options throughout the world.
The UAE places importance on global mobility because this approach supports its overall economic development program. Despite falling passport rankings of older global leaders the UAE grows stronger through extensive trade partnerships and infrastructure projects.
Since its independence in the early 1970s the United Arab Emirates has swiftly risen to remarkable global mobility success. Through its professional diplomacy and new strategies the UAE builds stronger connections abroad and makes progress as a leader among international wealth centers.
