Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates Passport Comparison
Saudi Arabia
MIDDLE EAST
United Arab Emirates
MIDDLE EAST
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-Free Destinations | 88 | 186 |
| 2026 Ranking | #58 | #10 |
| Global Mobility Score | 72/100 | 88/100 |
| Openness Score | 45/100 | 72/100 |
| Continent | MIDDLE EAST | MIDDLE EAST |
| Schengen Member | No | Yes |
| Citizenship by Investment | No | No |
| Residency by Investment | No | Yes |
| Visa on Arrival | 27 | 32 |
| eTA Available | 8 | 10 |
| e-Visa Available | 30 | 16 |
| Visa Required | 106 | 26 |
Visa-Free Destinations
2026 Ranking
Global Mobility Score
Openness Score
Continent
Schengen Member
Citizenship by Investment
Residency by Investment
Visa on Arrival
eTA Available
e-Visa Available
Visa Required
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
United Arab Emirates
With 186 visa-free destinations, United Arab Emirates offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Schengen Area Access
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is a Schengen Area member, providing free movement across 27 European countries.
Residency by Investment
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates offers a Residency by Investment program for those seeking alternative pathways.
Most Unique Access
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates provides exclusive visa-free access to 89 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 53 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 186 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Saudi Arabia
2 unique destinations
United Arab Emirates
89 unique destinations
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (53)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Saudi Arabia
Rank: #58
Visa-free: 87
United Arab Emirates
Rank: #10
Visa-free: 185
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #58 (87) | #10 (185) |
| 2024 | #61 (89) | #11 (183) |
| 2023 | #65 (82) | #15 (178) |
| 2022 | #65 (79) | #15 (175) |
| 2021 | #72 (79) | #16 (174) |
| 2020 | #64 (78) | #18 (170) |
| 2019 | #69 (74) | #15 (172) |
| 2018 | #70 (75) | #21 (161) |
| 2017 | #69 (68) | #38 (121) |
| 2016 | #69 (69) | #38 (122) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.