2026 data
Türkiye vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +53 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Türkiye passport gives access to 115 destinations without a prior visa (#81 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 53 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
115
168
Voyspark Index rank
#81
#1
Visa-free
69
127
Visa on arrival
41
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
5
5
e-Visa
23
16
Visa required
#60
#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.
Africa34 · 38 / 54
Americas29 · 30 / 35
Europe9 · 46 / 46
Asia26 · 28 / 35
Middle East9 · 13 / 13
Oceania8 · 12 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Türkiye or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Türkiye reaches 115 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
110 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Türkiye wins in 0 and United Arab Emirates in 12 among popular destinations. The full list is above.