UAE passport, the fastest climber on Henley’s passport index

The Telegraph highlighted the passport ranking by Henley & Partners, a citizenship and planning firm for 2018, which takes into account how many countries can be visited without applying for a visa.

The latest research highlights the growth of visa-free travel in Asia, thanks to up to 40 visa-waiver agreements signed by governments since the beginning of the year.

The UAE’s passport, ranked 23rd globally on Henley’s Passport Index, is the fastest climber, ascending 38 places since 2008 after securing more visa exemptions for its citizens in 2018 than any other country in the world.