Pakistani passport listed among five weakest passports globally

Pakistan’s passport lands at 100th place in the latest Henley Passport Index.

It grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 30 countries. The index ranks 199 passports by access to 227 destinations. Pakistan stays near the bottom but shows slow gains since 2021. It hit 98th earlier this year from 103rd in 2025. Now, May rankings dip slightly to 100th. Access dropped from 32 spots in February 2026 to 30 now.

Only Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan rank lower. Global visa shifts and new deals cause these ups and downs. Pakistan eyes better ties for more open doors. Singapore holds the top spot. Japan, South Korea, and UAE share second. Sweden leads Europe at third.

France, Germany, Italy, and Netherlands tie for fourth. India slips too, from 75th to 78th this year. This ranking matters for travelers. Strong passports ease business, studies, and tourism. Weak ones mean visa hassles, delays, and costs. Pakistan pushes diplomacy to climb higher.

Related buzz questions blue passports for elites. A proposal for senators’ families sparks backlash. Ministers call for strict rules after cases like an MNA’s son gaining asylum in Italy. Pakistanis dream of freer travel. Gains build hope, but work remains. Stronger bonds with nations could unlock more destinations soon.

Top passports enjoy 190-plus accesses; Pakistan aims to close the gap. Travelers check updates before trips. Bilateral pacts promise brighter futures. For now, 30 spots offer key gateways to adventure and opportunity.