2026 data
Australia vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +7 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 7 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
161
168
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#1
Visa-free
112
127
Visa on arrival
42
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
5
e-Visa
21
16
Visa required
#16
#14
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Australia reaches further
Where United Arab Emirates reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe45 · 46 / 46
Africa32 · 38 / 54
Americas32 · 30 / 35
Asia27 · 28 / 35
Middle East12 · 14 / 14
Oceania12 · 12 / 13
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
151 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Australia wins in 1 and United Arab Emirates in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.