Pakistan’s passport has recorded a notable improvement in global mobility, allowing citizens broader access to international travel. According to the latest Henley Passport Index released in February 2026, Pakistan’s passport climbed to 97th position, up from 98th in January and 103rd last year.

As reported by Gulf News, this improvement enables Pakistani citizens to travel to 32 countries without a prior visa, either through visa-free entry, visa on arrival (VOA), or electronic travel authorization (eTA).

Regions Covered

These destinations span across Caribbean islands, African safari nations, South Asian cultural hubs, and Pacific island states, offering easier access for tourism, business travel, and short-term visits.

Experts say the upgraded Pakistani passport ranking reflects stronger diplomatic engagement and international agreements, which are expected to enhance tourism, boost trade ties, and improve people-to-people connectivity with other regions.

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List of Countries Pakistanis Can Visit Easily

Visa-Free Countries (11)

Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Micronesia, Montserrat, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, The Gambia

Visa on Arrival (VOA) Countries (18)

Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Maldives, Mozambique, Nepal, Niue, Palau Islands, Qatar, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu

eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) Countries (3)

Kenya, Seychelles, Sri Lanka

Global Passport Comparison

Globally, Singapore holds the world’s strongest passport, offering visa-free access to 192 countries. Japan and South Korea follow with access to 187 destinations, while Sweden and the United Arab Emirates allow entry to 186 countries. Major European passports from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland provide visa-free access to 185 countries.