UAE passport climbs to 5th globally in 2026 after a record 57-place rise, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 destinations
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UAE announces major new passport rule
New rule doubles UAE passport renewal window from six months to one year, offering greater flexibility for travel and official transactions
Austria
UAE passport ranks as world’s strongest
The UAE passport offers citizens visa-free access to over 180 countries globally
Dubai real estate
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2024 expected dates; Schengen visa waiver; new tax consultation; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Expected UAE Eid Al Fitr dates, Schengen visa waiver, tax consultation, Dubai real estate analysis, weather forecast and more of the top stories this week
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UAE announces major passport rule change
UAE announces 10-year validity of passports for citizens
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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
Abu Dhabi
UAE retains position as world’s most powerful passport
The UAE passport holds a total score of 110.50, as the travel document allows entry to 181 countries
Abu Dhabi
Revealed: UAE passport most powerful in the world, tops global ranks
The UAE passport scored the highest mobility index and has over a 91% world reach
Emirati passport
UAE retains position as most powerful passports globally: Report
In 2022, the UAE passport emerged as the “pandemic winner”
Emirati passport
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
Citizenship
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
Henley Passport Index
UAE has one of the most powerful passports globally, emerges as ‘pandemic winner:’ Report
The UAE passport is 15 on the list and is the result of continued government efforts to place the nation as a global hub for business and investments
Best value for money passports
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
air travel
UAE named most powerful passport as world reopens after Covid shock
Arton Capital’s latest Passport Index reveals 14.8% rise in the World Openness Score at the start of Q4 since the beginning of the year
Passport rankings
UAE boasts joint third most powerful passport in the world
UAE passport currently has access to 86 countries, visa free, and 48 countries with visas obtainable on arrival
Dubai Econony
Dubai immigration services firm closed over UAE citizenship violations
Unnamed company found to have received citizenship applications after recent law changes without being authorised to do so
Ashok Jha
UAE’s citizenship move set to spur influx of more Indian investment, talent
Policy experts in India say move is bound to attract more investments and talent from the south Asian country
