Latest Pakistani passport global ranking update

The latest report from Nomad Capitalist, a global passport ranking organization, reveals that Ireland holds the title of the most powerful passport in the world. 

Pakistan ranked 195th in the latest global passport index released by Nomad Capitalist, reflecting weak global mobility, limited dual citizenship rights, and negative international perception. Only four countries, Iraq, Eritrea, Yemen, and Afghanistan, ranked lower.

The index goes beyond visa-free travel and includes factors like tax policies, global image, dual citizenship rules, and personal freedoms. Despite some small improvements, Pakistan’s overall score remains low due to restrictions in key areas.

Among the countries with the weakest passports, Afghanistan is at the bottom (199), followed by Yemen (198), Eritrea (197), Iraq (196), and then Pakistan (195). Other countries close to the bottom include Syria, Somalia, North Korea, Libya, and the Palestinian Territory.

On the other hand, Ireland claimed the top position on the list for the first time. It earned this spot because of its strong international reputation, flexible laws on dual nationality, and tax-friendly system that supports businesses and individuals. Ireland performed well in all five categories used in the ranking.

Most of the top 10 positions were secured by European countries, showing their strong standing in terms of travel freedom, personal liberty, and global perception. Apart from Ireland, countries like Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Malta, and Italy also made it to the top spots. Luxembourg, Finland, and Norway followed closely.

The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand were the only non-European countries to appear in the top 10, both sharing the 10th position.

Interestingly, countries such as Japan and Singapore, which usually top visa-free access lists, scored lower in this index due to their strict dual nationality laws and some limitations on personal freedoms.

This index provides a broader look at what makes a passport valuable beyond just the number of countries it can access.