UAE Passport Tops Global Power Ranking in 2026, Leading Singapore and Malaysia
The Emirates records a mobility score of 182 in Arton Capital’s Passport Index, strengthening its position as a global leader in international travel freedom.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has secured the top position in the 2026 Passport Index published by Arton Capital, emerging as the world’s most powerful passport in the latest global mobility ranking.
According to the latest figures reported by Gulf News on October 13, the UAE recorded a mobility score of 182, placing it at #1 in the worldwide passport power rankings ahead of Singapore and Malaysia, which share second place with scores of 175. Spain ranked third with a score of 174.
The ranking highlights the UAE’s strong international mobility and the travel opportunities available to its citizens through visa exemptions and simplified entry arrangements. The country’s performance reflects the importance of international cooperation, diplomatic engagement and bilateral agreements in facilitating cross-border travel.
The UAE leads Singapore and Malaysia by seven points and Spain by eight points in the Arton Capital index. The ranking considers the number of destinations passport holders can access without obtaining a conventional visa in advance.
The Passport Index measures mobility through several categories, including visa-free entry, visas on arrival, electronic travel authorisations and qualifying electronic visas. Unlike rankings that are updated only at scheduled intervals, the platform updates its figures as international visa policies and entry requirements change.
The 2026 index covers passports issued by 193 United Nations member states and six additional territories, bringing the total to 199.
Other Countries in the Global Ranking
Following the UAE, Singapore and Malaysia, Spain holds third place with a mobility score of 174. A group of countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland and several other European nations, follows with scores of 173.
The United Kingdom and Cyprus share seventh place with scores of 170, while Canada, Liechtenstein and New Zealand rank eighth with 169. Australia and Iceland follow with 168, and the United States ranks tenth with a score of 167.
While the UAE holds first place in Arton Capital’s 2026 Passport Index, passport rankings can differ depending on the methodology used. In the separate Henley Passport Index, Singapore leads the 2026 ranking, with the UAE sharing second place with Japan and South Korea.
The UAE’s first-place result therefore reflects its performance under Arton Capital’s mobility-based methodology rather than a universal ranking shared by every passport index.
The latest result further underscores the UAE passport’s strong position in global travel mobility and the role of international visa arrangements in making travel easier for its citizens.
