New Delhi, May 05: Pakistan’s passport ranks among the weakest in the world, holding the fourth-lowest position globally.
According to the Henley Passport Index, Pakistan is ranked 98th out of 102 countries.
Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria are the only countries ranked below Pakistan.
The Henley Passport Index has once again placed Singapore at the top as the world’s most powerful passport.
Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates jointly hold second place, offering access to 187 destinations without a visa.
Norway and Switzerland also rank highly, with visa-free access to 185 countries.
The report notes that European nations dominate passport strength rankings, with European Union countries averaging access to 183 destinations.
At the lower end, Afghanistan ranks last, with visa-free access to only 23 countries, followed by Syria and Iraq.
Pakistan has access to 31 countries without a prior visa.
Experts say passport strength reflects a country’s economic stability and international relations, while weaker rankings are often linked to political instability, conflict, and migration trends.
Countries offering visa-free access to Pakistani citizens include Barbados, Dominica, Gambia, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Visa-on-arrival facilities are available in destinations such as the Maldives, Qatar, Nepal, Rwanda, Cambodia, Madagascar, and Mozambique.
