ISLAMABAD, May 14 — The Pakistani passport has been ranked at the 100th position in the latest Henley Passport Index, providing its holders visa-free access to 30 destinations worldwide. While Pakistan’s ranking has seen a slight recovery since 2021—rising from 103rd last year to as high as 98th earlier this January—the most recent May update reflects a minor dip in travel freedom. Currently, only Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan rank lower than Pakistan on the global list, which compares 199 different passports against 227 travel destinations.
عالمی درجہ بندی کے مطابق گرین پاکستانی پاسپورٹ کی قدر میں نمایاں بہتری آگئی۔
ہینلے پاسپورٹ انڈیکس کی درجہ بندی کے مطابق پاکستانی پاسپورٹ کی رینکنگ میں 3 درجے بہتری آئی ہے۔
رپورٹ کے مطابق پاکستانی پاسپورٹ کی رینکنگ 100 نمبر پر آگئی، 30 ممالک میں پاکستانیوں کو ویزا آن آرائیول… pic.twitter.com/F3n9xHfk08
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Quick Facts
- Pakistan is ranked 100th on the Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 30 countries.
- The passport’s ranking fluctuated from 98th in January 2026 to 100th in May.
- Singapore retains the top spot globally, followed by Japan, South Korea, and the UAE.
- India’s passport ranking also saw a slight decline, moving from 75th to 78th.
- The United States is currently ranked 10th on the global index.
- The index scores are based on the number of destinations reachable without a prior visa.
The latest fluctuations in the index highlight the dynamic nature of global visa policies and bilateral travel arrangements. In early 2026, Pakistani citizens briefly enjoyed access to 32 destinations following the reinstatement of travel privileges with The Gambia. However, the subsequent reduction to 30 destinations in the May report underscores the impact of evolving international diplomatic relations and security protocols. Despite these adjustments, the long-term trend for the Pakistani passport suggests a slow but steady effort to climb out of the bottom tier of the rankings.
Global travel freedom continues to be dominated by Asian and European nations. While Singapore holds the solo first position, a tie for second place between Japan, South Korea, and the UAE confirms Asia’s strong presence at the top of the index. Sweden remains the highest-ranked European nation in third place, followed closely by a cluster of twelve European countries, including France and Germany, in fourth. For Pakistan, the challenge remains in expanding its diplomatic footprint to secure more reciprocal visa-free agreements, which would improve both global mobility for its citizens and its standing in international travel metrics.
