2026 data
Portugal vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +5 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Portugal passport gives access to 163 destinations without a prior visa (#18 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 5 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
163
168
Voyspark Index rank
#18
#1
Visa-free
125
127
Visa on arrival
31
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
5
e-Visa
20
16
Visa required
#15
#14
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Portugal reaches further
Where United Arab Emirates reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 45 / 45
Africa34 · 38 / 54
Americas33 · 30 / 35
Asia26 · 28 / 35
Middle East12 · 14 / 14
Oceania13 · 12 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Portugal or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Portugal reaches 163 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
152 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Portugal wins in 2 and United Arab Emirates in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.