Qatar maintains global passport ranking; US and UK slip again
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Doha: Qatar has held its position in the latest quarterly update of the Henley Passport Index, remaining at 47th globally and second among Middle East...
Doha: Qatar has held its position in the latest quarterly update of the Henley Passport Index, remaining at 47th globally and second among Middle Eastern countries.
The recent ranking, released on July 22, 2025, assessed the strength of 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Qatari passport holders currently enjoy visa-free access to 112 destinations out of 227 globally.
Among GCC countries, Qatar ranks second after the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which climbed two places to reach 8th, offering visa-free access to 184 destinations. Other Gulf nations are ranked as follows: Kuwait (50th, 100 destinations), Saudi Arabia (54th, 91 destinations), Bahrain (55th, 90 destinations), and Oman (56th, 88 destinations).
Asian nations dominate
Asian countries continue to lead in global mobility. Singapore holds the top spot, granting its citizens visa-free access to 193 destinations. Japan and South Korea share second place, each with access to 190 destinations.
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