Gulf Countries Passport Index Ranking 2026

The Gulf Countries page compares passports in this continent or region by rank, mobility score and the main travel access categories. It helps readers see which passports provide broader practical movement and which destinations may still require more preparation.

The mobility score is based on destinations that can generally be reached through visa-free access, visa on arrival or eTA. Visa required destinations are shown separately so the page explains both the strength and the limits of each passport.

Passport Reports applies one ranking logic across all continent and region pages: mobility score first, then visa-free access, then eTA, then visa on arrival, and finally alphabetical order when a tie still remains. Shared positions keep the same rank and the next rank jumps by the size of the tied group.

Visa-free means a traditional visa is usually not needed before travel, visa on arrival means permission may be requested at arrival, eTA means a digital pre-travel authorization may be required, and visa required means the traveler normally needs approval before departure.

A regional view makes it easier to compare neighboring passports, major travel corridors, business routes and mobility patterns without reading the full global table first. It is especially useful for comparing passports that are close geographically but very different in access.

Each country card gives a quick comparison point and links to a detailed passport page. The detailed page should be used to review visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required destination lists separately.

Two passports may have similar mobility scores but different access profiles. One may offer more visa-free travel, while another may rely more on visa on arrival or eTA, so the category mix matters as much as the headline score.

Yes. Rankings can change when governments update visa waiver agreements, electronic authorization systems, arrival visa policies or visa required rules. A regional page should be read as a current comparison snapshot, not a permanent legal status.

No. Passport Reports is an independent passport ranking and travel access reference. It does not issue passports, visas or entry approvals and does not replace official government, consular, airline or border authority guidance.

Use the regional ranking to understand relative passport strength and likely entry categories, then verify the exact destination rule before booking or departure. Passport validity, travel purpose, transit route, residence status and temporary restrictions can still affect entry.