UAE Passport Rises 6 Places in Henley Passport Index, Achieves Visa-Free Access to 188 Destinations
The UAE passport hits a record high, ranking joint second globally with access to 188 destinations in the latest July 2026 Henley Passport Index.
Top questions about UAE
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow should travelers plan their UAE-Schengen trips to avoid disruptions in 2026?
Travelers should choose itineraries with fleet diversity for better reliability and comfort on long-haul routes between the UAE and Schengen Area.
Read: Airbus A320 Grounded After Solar Radiation Hits Flight ControlsWhat changes have been made to UAE visa rules in mid-2025?
The grace period for overstaying visit visas has been removed, and visitors can now extend their visas multiple times online, each granting a 30-day extension.
Read: UAE Visitors Urged to Renew Visas Early Amid Flight Delays and DemandHow are extended stays handled in Abu Dhabi during airspace closures?
In Abu Dhabi, the government covers room costs for stranded travelers through direct hotel reimbursements.
Read: UAE Orders Dubai Hotels to Keep Rooms for Stranded Guests as Flight Cancellations MountWhat is the current status of air travel in the UAE as of March 1, 2026?
As of March 1, 2026, limited operations resumed with national carriers handling approximately 20,200 affected passengers through repatriation, cargo and repositioning movements.
Read: UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Plans 80 Daily Flights as Phased Recovery Meets Regional Airspace ClosuresWhat kind of visa extensions does Bahrain offer after airspace disruptions?
Bahrain offers automatic three-month extensions to unused visit visas valid on February 28, 2026, and waives overstay fines for visitors whose visas expired from that date onward.
Read: Bahrain Grants Automatic One-Month Visa Extensions After NPRA Airspace Disruptions
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UAE Federal Tax Authority Sets AED 375,000 as Mandatory VAT Registration Threshold for Businesses
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