2026 data
Russia vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +51 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Russia passport gives access to 117 destinations without a prior visa (#76 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 51 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
117
168
Voyspark Index rank
#76
#1
Visa-free
78
127
Visa on arrival
33
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
6
5
e-Visa
19
16
Visa required
#62
#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.
Africa32 · 38 / 54
Americas31 · 30 / 35
Asia26 · 28 / 35
Europe5 · 45 / 45
Middle East11 · 14 / 14
Oceania11 · 12 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Russia or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Russia reaches 117 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
109 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Russia wins in 0 and United Arab Emirates in 14 among popular destinations. The full list is above.