Good news for globetrotters — visa-free countries on Pakistani passport have just increased, offering travelers more freedom than ever before. According to the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th globally, a significant jump from 113th in 2021.
This boost has translated into wider travel access, with Pakistani passport holders now able to travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival. While this may still lag behind global leaders like Singapore (No. 1 with access to 193 destinations), it marks a promising turn in Pakistan’s international mobility.
The growing list of visa-free countries on Pakistani passport includes a diverse mix of destinations; from the sun-kissed islands of the Caribbean to breathtaking landscapes across Africa and Asia. Travelers can now visit places like Dominica, Qatar, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Barbados without the hassle of pre-approved visas.
This development is further strengthened by Pakistan’s recent bilateral agreement with the UAE, enabling visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports; the agreement is seen as a diplomatic step forward and could signal more such treaties in the future.
For frequent travelers, digital nomads, and curious wanderers, this means new travel opportunities without long waits or red tape. While there’s still a long road ahead for truly global mobility, Pakistan’s recent climb in passport strength is a welcome step forward. Here’s a quick look at countries currently open for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for Pakistani citizens:
- 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
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Timor-Leste
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
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