UAE passport ranks among world’s best

Dubai: The UAE passport ranks among the world’s most powerful, securing a joint 10th place in the 10th Nomad Capitalist Passport Index for travel freedom, tax advantages, and global standing.

Researchers at boutique tax and citizenship consultancy Nomad Capitalist said the UAE’s ranking is driven by exceptional travel access, a highly competitive tax environment for individuals, and strong global perception.

The Passport Index evaluates 199 countries across five pillars: visa-free travel, taxation, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom.

According to Nomad Capitalist, the UAE’s strong ranking is supported by:

These factors make the UAE passport particularly attractive to globally mobile professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives.

From a taxation perspective, analysts highlighted the UAE’s absence of personal income tax, a major advantage for residents.

The country applies a 9% corporate tax only to certain business activities, while most individuals enjoy a favourable, territorial-style tax system, making it highly attractive for internationally active professionals and entrepreneurs.

The UAE also scores strongly on global perception, thanks to very high human development indicators, economic stability, and its role as a major hub for trade, finance, and aviation. Its passport enjoys broad regional and international recognition as a result.

The Passport Index ranks 199 countries based on visa-free travel, taxation, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom.

The UAE passport continues to combine business-friendly taxation and travel freedom, reinforcing its global appeal for individuals seeking mobility and international opportunities.