2026 data
Mexico vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +31 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Mexico passport gives access to 137 destinations without a prior visa (#53 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 31 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Mexico
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
137
168
Voyspark Index rank
#53
#1
Visa-free
98
127
Visa on arrival
33
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
5
e-Visa
31
16
Visa required
#30
#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.
Europe44 · 46 / 46
Africa25 · 38 / 54
Americas29 · 29 / 34
Asia21 · 28 / 35
Oceania10 · 12 / 14
Middle East7 · 14 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Mexico or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Mexico reaches 137 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
131 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Mexico wins in 0 and United Arab Emirates in 5 among popular destinations. The full list is above.