Pakistan’s passport ranks among the lowest in the world, currently placed at 102 in the latest Henley Passport Index. Only Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan have passports ranked lower, making Pakistan’s the fourth weakest for global travel. Limited visa-free access, strict visa policies, security concerns, and reduced diplomatic influence contribute to these challenges for Pakistani passport holders.
With a Pakistani passport, citizens can enter just 33 countries without a visa, a low number compared to other nations facing similar difficulties. For nearly five years, Pakistan has remained in the bottom rankings, just behind countries like Liberia, Somalia, Sudan, and Haiti.
In contrast, Singapore holds the top spot on the index, offering its citizens visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide. Following Singapore are Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, whose passports provide access to 192 countries.
The Henley Passport Index highlights the impact of diplomatic strength on travel freedom, with the latest Global Mobility Report for 2024 revealing a growing divide in global travel accessibility.
Stronger passports offer citizens far more freedom, while weaker passports restrict opportunities for international travel. This difference emphasizes the need for countries like Pakistan to strengthen their diplomatic relationships to improve global mobility for their citizens.
