Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 31 countries with visa-free, visa-on-arrival (VOA), or electronic travel authorization (eTA) access, following Pakistan’s rise to 98th place in the Henley Passport Index 2026.

Pakistan climbed from 100th to 98th position in the latest Henley Passport Index, tying with Yemen.

The improvement reflects expanding diplomatic ties and new international agreements, gradually increasing global mobility for Pakistani citizens.

Growing travel freedom

With access to 31 destinations across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Oceania, Pakistani travellers can now plan vacations, business trips, and short-term visits with greater flexibility.

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The expanded access opens doors to beach destinations, cultural hubs, African safaris, and Pacific island escapes without the need for traditional visas.

Global passport rankings

At the top of the index, Singapore retained its position as the world’s strongest passport with visa-free access to 192 destinations.

The United Arab Emirates climbed to fifth place, while India ranked 80th with access to 55 destinations, highlighting gradual mobility gains across the region.

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Travel opportunities by region

Asia

Pakistani passport holders can travel to:

Nepal (Visa-free)
Bhutan, Cambodia, Maldives, Timor-Leste, Qatar (Visa-on-arrival)
Sri Lanka (eTA)

Africa

Access includes:

Rwanda (Visa-free)
Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone (Visa-on-arrival)
Kenya (eTA)

Americas and Caribbean

Visa-free travel is available to:

Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, Micronesia, Montserrat, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu

Oceania and Pacific Islands

Visa-on-arrival access includes:

Cook Islands, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Tuvalu

Full list of 31 destinations

Pakistani passport holders can access the following countries via visa-free, VOA, or eTA:

Barbados, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Dominica, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Micronesia, Montserrat, Mozambique, Nepal, Niue, Palau Islands, Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

While Pakistan remains a mid-ranked passport globally, the latest index highlights consistent progress in international mobility. For Pakistani travellers, the expanded access translates into easier planning, reduced paperwork, and greater freedom to explore the world.