Pakistan passport holders can visit 30 visa-free destinations as summer travel season peaks.
As summer travel demand reaches its peak, Pakistani passport holders can access 30 destinations through visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authorisation (ETA) arrangements, according to the latest July 2026 update of the Henley Passport Index.
Pakistan’s passport ranking has moved back to 100th place globally after improving earlier this year, rising to 97th in February from 98th in January. The country was ranked 103rd in 2025, with changes reflecting shifts in international visa policies.
Visa-free destinations for Pakistani travellers
The latest ranking shows that Pakistani passport holders can access a variety of destinations across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific without needing to obtain a traditional visa before travelling.
Visa-friendly destinations include Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, Vanuatu, and Trinidad and Tobago, among others.
The list covers destinations offering visa-free access, while some provide visa-on-arrival or electronic travel authorisation options, making them convenient choices for Pakistani travellers planning summer holidays.
Pakistan passport ranking changes in 2026
Pakistan’s passport mobility has experienced several shifts over the past year:
- 2025: Ranked 103rd globally, with access to around 31 destinations.
- January 2026: Improved to 98th place, with access to 31 destinations.
- February 2026: Rose to 97th place, with access to 32 destinations.
- May 2026: Dropped to 100th place, with access to 30 destinations.
- July 2026: Remained in 100th place, with access to 30 destinations.
The changes highlight how passport rankings can fluctuate based on evolving visa agreements, international policies and global travel regulations.
Singapore tops global passport rankings
Singapore continues to hold the world’s strongest passport, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations.
Japan, South Korea and the UAE share second place, with their passport holders able to access 188 destinations.
Several European nations, including Germany, France and Spain, also remain among the highest-ranked passports, while the United States and the United Kingdom continue to maintain strong positions.
India’s passport ranking declines
India’s passport ranking fell to 80th place in the July 2026 update, down from 78th in May. Indian passport holders currently have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 destinations.
The ranking had improved earlier in the year, reaching 75th place in February 2026, after India was ranked 85th in 2025.
Visa-free destinations
Pakistani passport holders can travel without obtaining a visa in advance to:
- Barbados
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Haiti
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Rwanda
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Gambia
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vanuatu
Visa-on-arrival (VOA) destinations
Visa-on-arrival access is available in:
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) destinations
The following destinations require travellers to obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure:
- Kenya
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
Full list of visa-friendly destinations
Pakistani passport holders can access the following destinations through visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authorisation (ETA) arrangements:
| Destination | Access type |
|---|---|
| Barbados | Visa-free |
| Burundi | VOA |
| Cambodia | VOA |
| Cape Verde Islands | VOA |
| Comoro Islands | VOA |
| Cook Islands | Visa-free |
| Djibouti | VOA |
| Dominica | Visa-free |
| Guinea-Bissau | VOA |
| Haiti | Visa-free |
| Kenya | ETA |
| Madagascar | VOA |
| Maldives | VOA |
| Micronesia | Visa-free |
| Montserrat | Visa-free |
| Nepal | VOA |
| Niue | VOA |
| Palau Islands | VOA |
| Rwanda | Visa-free |
| Samoa | VOA |
| Senegal | VOA |
| Seychelles | ETA |
| Sierra Leone | VOA |
| Sri Lanka | ETA |
| St Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa-free |
| The Gambia | Visa-free |
| Timor-Leste | VOA |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Visa-free |
| Tuvalu | VOA |
| Vanuatu | Visa-free |
E-visa destinations
Electronic visa systems are making international travel more accessible by allowing travellers to apply online for entry approval before departure. These systems are now available across several regions.
Africa: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Asia: Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bhutan, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
Europe: Albania, Moldova, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
Americas & Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, St Kitts and Nevis, Suriname and The Bahamas.
Oceania / overseas territories: St Helena.
Why passport rankings change
The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports across 227 destinations using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Passport rankings can shift when countries introduce new visa policies, remove travel restrictions or update bilateral agreements.
For Pakistani travellers planning summer holidays, the latest ranking shows that several destinations remain accessible without lengthy visa procedures. However, travellers should check the latest entry requirements before departure, as visa policies and travel rules can change.
