UAE passport is now No. 1 in the world

VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR EMIRATIS TO 167 COUNTRIES; LEADERS HAIL ACHIEVEMENT

In an historic achievement, the UAE passport has jumped to Number 1 position in the world, a perfect gift on the 47th National Day and the Year of Zayed.

UAE passport holders will now gain visa-free entry to 167 countries, according to Passport Index. The UAE passport was ranked Number 3 only three weeks ago. On November 8, Singapore and Germany were the most powerful, with their citizens able to travel to 165 countries visa-free.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, tweeted: “On the glorious UAE National Day, our achievements are getting doubled. The Passport Index has just ranked the UAE passport as Number 1 globally, with visa-free entry to 167 countries worldwide. Congratulations to the UAE and its people and big thanks to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s teams led by Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed.”

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also tweeted, saying: “Thanks to Allah Almighty, the UAE passport has been ranked 1st globally, an achievement which reflects our right approach and future vision. A big thank you goes to the working teams for their great efforts to strengthen the UAE’s status, enhance its reputation, and facilitate procedures for Emirati citizens. Congratulations to the UAE leadership and people...”

On the glorious UAE National Day, our achievements are getting doubled...”

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid