For the fourth consecutive year, the UAE has topped the global ranking of the world’s strongest passports, as per the “Passport Index.” Emirati citizens hold the number one spot with a total score of 180, granting them access to over 90% of the world’s countries.
Emirati passport holders can enter 133 countries visa-free, obtain visas on arrival in 47 countries, and require pre-arranged visas for only 18 countries out of the 198 that issue visas.
Spain ranks second on the list with a close score of 179, surpassing Germany. Spanish citizens can enter 134 countries visa-free, obtain visas on arrival in 45 countries, and require pre-arranged visas for 19, placing them slightly behind the UAE in overall accessibility.