The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked as the world's most powerful passport for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Global Passport Power Index 2024. UAE citizens have visa-free access to 133 countries and can obtain visas on arrival in 47 countries. Spain has overtaken Germany to become the second most powerful passport, while the UK and the US have both dropped in the rankings. The UK now ranks 32nd, down 10 places from the previous year, with visa-free access to 125 countries. The US ranks 38th, with visa-free access to 123 countries.