Pakistani Passport Holders Can Travel to 32 Nations Visa-Free

Good news for Pakistani travelers! The Pakistani passport has climbed to the 100th position in the global Henley Passport Index, making it easier for citizens to travel without pre-approved visas.

According to the 2025 rankings released by Henley & Partners, an international citizenship advisory firm, Pakistanis can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival. This is a notable jump from the 113th position Pakistan held in 2021.

While this improvement doesn’t mean unrestricted global access, it does reflect a shift in how other countries view Pakistan’s travel and diplomatic protocols. The change is largely seen as a step toward better international mobility for Pakistani citizens.

In contrast, Singapore leads the index with visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed closely by Japan and South Korea with access to 190 destinations. Several European countries — including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain — share third place with visa-free access to 189 destinations.

Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Destinations for Pakistanis

Here’s a list of 32 countries that now welcome Pakistani passport holders either without a visa or with visa-on-arrival. These include destinations in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania, offering more freedom for travel, business, and tourism.

Visa-Free / Visa-on-Arrival Countries for Pakistani Passport Holders:

• Africa: Burundi, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia

• Asia & Middle East: Cambodia, Maldives, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste

• Caribbean & Pacific Islands: Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, Micronesia, Montserrat, Niue, Palau Islands, Samoa, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

• Others: Cook Islands

These countries provide a mix of tropical escapes, cultural adventures, and potential trade hubs — a win for both tourists and business travelers from Pakistan.

Pakistan-UAE Deal Boosts Diplomatic Mobility

Adding to the momentum, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently signed a bilateral agreement that allows visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports. This move is expected to enhance regional cooperation and ease official exchanges between the two countries.

While this agreement does not yet apply to ordinary passport holders, it marks a diplomatic success and paves the way for potential easing of restrictions in the future.

The latest passport index results are being seen as an encouraging sign for Pakistan’s foreign relations and its efforts to improve its global image. If the trend continues, Pakistani citizens may gain even wider access in the coming years — a hopeful shift for a country that has long faced strict visa barriers.

As global travel rebounds post-COVID and new diplomatic doors open, Pakistan’s improved passport power may finally start to unlock real-world mobility for its citizens.

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