Despite a recent decline in global passport rankings, Pakistani citizens still maintain visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 30 international destinations, according to the newly released Henley Passport Index.
Current Global Standing
The Pakistani passport has slipped to 103rd position globally, sharing the rank with Yemen. This represents a drop from its previous 96th place ranking, when Pakistani nationals had access to 32 countries without pre-approved visas. Nevertheless, travelers holding Pakistani passports can still explore diverse destinations spanning Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Pacific Island nations.
Where Can Pakistani Citizens Travel?
Pakistani passport holders have three main categories of visa-free travel options:
Visa-Free Entry (10 Countries)
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Haiti
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Cook Islands
- Vanuatu
- Rwanda
Visa on Arrival (18 Countries)
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Qatar
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
Electronic Travel Authorization – ETA (3 Countries)
- Kenya
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
About the Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index evaluates 199 passports worldwide based on the number of destinations accessible without requiring a visa. It serves as an important benchmark for measuring global mobility and a nation’s diplomatic influence on the international stage.
While the ranking decline reflects changing global dynamics, Pakistani travelers still have significant opportunities to explore various corners of the world without the hassle of lengthy visa application processes.
