KUWAIT CITY, July 24: The Kuwaiti passport is ranked third among Arab countries and 49th globally in 2024, allowing holders to enter 99 countries visa-free.

According to Henley & Partners, a company specializing in immigration and residency affairs, the UAE passport leads the list of the most powerful Arab passports, ranking 9th globally, with visa-free access to 185 countries.

The Qatari passport ranks second in the Arab world and 46th globally, permitting entry to 107 countries without a visa. The Saudi passport is fourth in the Arab world and 56th globally, allowing entry to 88 countries without a visa. The Bahraini passport follows, ranking fifth in the Arab world and 57th globally, with access to 87 countries.

The Omani passport is the sixth most powerful in the Arab world and ranks 58th globally, granting entry to 86 countries, making it the strongest Gulf passport in the Arab region.

The passports of Somalia, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria rank lowest in the Arab world.

Globally, the Singapore passport holds the top position, offering visa-free access to 195 countries.

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Japan share the second global position.