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Pakistani passport ranks 100th globally, allowing visa-free access to 32 countries

Rise in ranking serves as symbol of Pakistan’s growing global connectivity
Published 30 Jun, 2025 01:41pm
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The Pakistani passport has made a significant leap in global rankings, now allowing citizens to travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival access.

Recently, the globally renowned consultancy, Henley & Partners, ranked the Pakistani passport 100th in its latest report. This marks a remarkable improvement from 2021, when the passport was ranked 113th. The updated ranking reflects a 13-position rise, placing Pakistan’s passport among the top 100 globally.

This improvement is a welcome development for Pakistani citizens, as it provides them with the ease of traveling to several countries without the need for a visa. It also opens new opportunities for international travel, enhancing Pakistan’s global mobility and positioning its citizens for greater access worldwide.

32 countries accessible to Pakistani passport holders visa-free or with visa-on-arrival

  1. Barbados
  2. Burundi
  3. Cambodia
  4. Cape Verde Islands
  5. Comoros
  6. Cook Islands
  7. Djibouti
  8. Dominica
  9. Guinea-Bissau
  10. Haiti
  11. Kenya
  12. Madagascar
  13. Maldives
  14. Micronesia
  15. Montserrat
  16. Mozambique
  17. Nepal
  18. Niue
  19. Palau Islands
  20. Qatar
  21. Rwanda
  22. Samoa
  23. Senegal
  24. Seychelles
  25. Sierra Leone
  26. Somalia
  27. Sri Lanka
  28. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  29. Timor-Leste
  30. Trinidad and Tobago
  31. Tuvalu
  32. Vanuatu

This change marks a significant milestone for Pakistan and its citizens, providing them with increased travel opportunities and boosting the country’s international profile. With the improved passport ranking, Pakistan is expected to gain further credibility and recognition on the world stage, potentially leading to greater economic, cultural, and diplomatic engagements.

The rise in ranking and the enhanced travel access serve as a symbol of Pakistan’s growing global connectivity and influence, promising a brighter future for its citizens on the international front.

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