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UAE debuts in world's top three best countries to live, in Global Residence Program Index 2026

For the first time ever, UAE has debuted among the top three best countries to live in, as per Henley and Partners. Due to factors such as safety, security, zero income tax and numerous opportunities for professionals and businesses, the country has moved from the fifth to joint second place…

The Times of India · Feb 26

2026 most powerful passports in the world ranking sees 29 European countries in the top 10

Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year.

Euronews · Jan 14

US climbs back into top 10 of ‘most powerful passport’ ranking

Despite rising up the index, the power of the US passport has been sliding over the past decade

The Independent UK · Jan 13

World’s most powerful passports for 2024 revealed

An unprecedented six countries share the top spot

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

World’s most powerful passport changes for first time in five years

Japan has been knocked off the top spot

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Singapore crowned world’s most powerful passport as UK jumps to fourth

Japan, which usually finishes top in the rankings, dropped to third place

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

Henley Passport Index: What are the best passports to own in 2025?

The passport index ranks the passports based on the number of destinations their holders can travel to visa-free.

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023