2026 data
Egypt vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +116 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Egypt passport gives access to 52 destinations without a prior visa (#161 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 116 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
52
168
Voyspark Index rank
#161
#1
Visa-free
19
127
Visa on arrival
31
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
2
5
e-Visa
44
16
Visa required
#102
#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.
Africa23 · 37 / 53
Europe0 · 46 / 46
Asia11 · 28 / 35
Americas7 · 30 / 35
Middle East5 · 14 / 14
Oceania6 · 12 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Egypt or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Egypt reaches 52 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
50 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Egypt wins in 0 and United Arab Emirates in 22 among popular destinations. The full list is above.