UAE passport retains top-five global ranking as Henley Index 2026 highlights gulf in mobility rights
Henley & Partners’ 2026 Passport Index confirms the UAE holds its 5th-place ranking, giving Emiratis visa-free or VOA access to 184 countries. The passport’s meteoric rise eases global mobility for UAE citizens but also highlights widening disparities that HR teams must manage for mixed-nationality workforces.
