United Arab Emirates ranks top for passport power and third for global livability

The United Arab Emirates has achieved top rankings in two major global indices for 2026. According to the Passport Index, the UAE passport is now ranked as the most powerful in the world, surpassing Singapore and Malaysia. The index reports a mobility score of 182, granting Emirati citizens visa-free or simplified entry to 138 destinations and simplified arrangements for another 44.

Additionally, the UAE ranked third globally in the Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle Index, trailing only Monaco and Andorra. The UAE secured the top global position for its taxation environment, scoring 96 out of 100 due to a framework that does not impose personal income or capital gains tax. The country also placed fifth globally for quality of life and infrastructure and seventh for residency and accessibility.