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Middle East Passport Index Ranking 2026

Compare Middle East passports by passport strength, mobility score, visa-free destinations, on-arrival access, eTA options and visa required destinations.

1United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates passport ranks 1. Mobility Score 182, visa-free access 128, eTA access 10, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 16.
2CyprusCyprus passport ranks 2. Mobility Score 171, visa-free access 120, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 43, and required-visa destinations 27.
3IsraelIsrael passport ranks 3. Mobility Score 153, visa-free access 103, eTA access 10, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 45.
4TürkiyeTürkiye passport ranks 4. Mobility Score 121, visa-free access 71, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 43, and required-visa destinations 77.
5QatarQatar passport ranks 5. Mobility Score 118, visa-free access 68, eTA access 10, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 80.
6KuwaitKuwait passport ranks 6. Mobility Score 111, visa-free access 58, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 46, and required-visa destinations 87.
7Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia passport ranks 7. Mobility Score 102, visa-free access 55, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 39, and required-visa destinations 96.
8BahrainBahrain passport ranks 8. Mobility Score 99, visa-free access 51, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 41, and required-visa destinations 99.
9OmanOman passport ranks 9. Mobility Score 95, visa-free access 49, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 40, and required-visa destinations 103.
10JordanJordan passport ranks 10. Mobility Score 62, visa-free access 20, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 37, and required-visa destinations 136.
11EgyptEgypt passport ranks 11. Mobility Score 62, visa-free access 19, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 38, and required-visa destinations 136.
12LebanonLebanon passport ranks 12. Mobility Score 55, visa-free access 16, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 35, and required-visa destinations 143.
13IranIran passport ranks 13. Mobility Score 51, visa-free access 13, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 34, and required-visa destinations 147.
14Palestinian TerritoriesPalestinian Territories passport ranks 14. Mobility Score 47, visa-free access 10, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 33, and required-visa destinations 151.
15YemenYemen passport ranks 15. Mobility Score 45, visa-free access 9, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 32, and required-visa destinations 153.
16IraqIraq passport ranks 16. Mobility Score 41, visa-free access 8, eTA access 4, on-arrival access 29, and required-visa destinations 157.
17SyriaSyria passport ranks 17. Mobility Score 36, visa-free access 6, eTA access 3, on-arrival access 27, and required-visa destinations 162.
Passport Reports FAQ

Middle East Passport Ranking, Visa-Free Access and Methodology FAQ

These answers explain how Passport Reports reads the Middle East passport ranking, mobility score, visa-free access, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required categories with a consistent regional methodology.

What does the Middle East passport ranking show?

The Middle East 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.

How is the regional mobility score calculated?

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.

Which methodology is used when passports have similar results?

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.

What do visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required mean?

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.

Why is a continent or regional ranking useful?

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.

How should the country cards on this page be used?

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.

Why can two passports with close scores still feel different in practice?

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.

Can the Middle East passport ranking change?

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.

Is this page an official immigration source?

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.

How should travelers use this information before a trip?

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.