UAE passport tops as powerful passport in the GCC countries list with visa free travel to 121 countries, according to latest Visa restrictions index 2017, published by Henley and Partners.
Emirati passport climbed up passport rankings to 38th in world rankings after securing visa waiver agreements to Europe Schengen area, New Zealand, Moldova. Â Emirati citizens can enter Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, India using e-visa.
Kuwaiti and Qatari passports secure second and third in passport rankings respectively.
| Â World passport rankings | Visa free countries | |
| United Arab Emirates | Â 38 | Â 121 |
| Kuwait | Â 60 | Â 80 |
| Qatar | 62 | Â 78 |
| Bahrain | 66 | Â 73 |
| Oman | 68 | 69 |
| Saudi Arabia | Â 69 | Â 68 |
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Emirati_citizens
https://www.henleyglobal.com/international-visa-restrictions/
