2026 data
China vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +85 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 85 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
83
168
Voyspark Index rank
#105
#1
Visa-free
41
127
Visa on arrival
38
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
5
e-Visa
29
16
Visa required
#86
#14
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where United Arab Emirates reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 38 / 54
Europe4 · 46 / 46
Asia19 · 27 / 34
Americas12 · 30 / 35
Middle East9 · 14 / 14
Oceania10 · 12 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
77 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 0 and United Arab Emirates in 18 among popular destinations. The full list is above.