by As of mid‑2025, the Pakistani passport ranks between 100th and 103rd globally, offering visa‑free or visa‑on‑arrival access to 32‑33 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index and recent official reports
🛂 Visa‑Free Destinations (No Prior Visa Needed)
Pakistani citizens can visit the following 12 countries without any visa requirement—only a valid passport is needed
- Barbados
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Haiti
- Madagascar
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Niue
- Rwanda
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Vanuatu
🌐 Visa‑on‑Arrival or ETA Countries (Total Access: 33)
In addition to the visa‑free list, Pakistani travelers can access several additional destinations via visa‑on‑arrival or electronic travel authorisation (ETA), totaling up to 32‑33 countries collectively.
Countries broadly accessible via visa‑on‑arrival or ETA include:
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Guinea‑Bissau
- Kenya
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Palau Islands
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Timor‑Leste
- Visa Free Countries for Pakistanis in 2025 – Updated July Complete Lists.
📈 Pakistan’s Mobility: Context & Trends
- In 2021, Pakistani passport holders had access to just fewer than 25 visa‑free or visa‑on‑arrival destinations. By mid‑2025, this number climbed to 32‑33, marking steady progress .
- The passport ranking improved from 113th in 2021 to around 100th–103rd in the 2025 Henley Passport Index .
- A key development was a bilateral visa‑exemption agreement signed with the UAE, effective for holders of diplomatic and official passports—streamlining official travel and signaling stronger diplomatic ties.
✍️ What This Means for Pakistani Travelers
- Better tourism options: Access to Caribbean, Pacific, African, and regional destinations with minimal travel paperwork.
- Simplified official travel: Government and diplomatic personnel benefit from visa‑exempt status, particularly with the UAE.
- Still limited mobility: Compared to regional peers—such as India (60+ destinations) or Bangladesh (42+)—Pakistan’s travel freedom remains constrained .
✅ Traveler Tips & Considerations
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and check each country’s maximum permitted stay (e.g., 30 days, 90 days, or longer).
- While visa‑free options are expanding, always verify destination rules before travel—policies can change with little notice.
- Visa‑on‑arrival or ETA processing may still require supporting documentation (proof of accommodation, return ticket, funds, or insurance).
- For destinations not on this list, traditional visa applications remain necessary.
📊 Quick Summary Table
| Access Type | Countries Count | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-Free | 12 | Up to 30–90 days |
| Visa-On-Arrival / ETA | ~20–21 | Usually 30 days |
| Total Accessible Countries | 32–33 | — |
