News Desk: Pakistani passport holders have a reason to celebrate this year, as 32 international destinations have eased their entry requirements for citizens of Pakistan. According to the Henley Passport Index – H2 2025, Pakistan ranks 100th globally, sharing the position with Somalia and Yemen. While the ranking remains low, the travel convenience for Pakistanis has notably improved.
The countries are categorized into three groups: those offering visa-free access, those providing visa on arrival (VOA), and those that issue Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETA) online, minimizing travel bureaucracy.
Visa-Free Destinations (12 countries)
No pre-arrival visa is required for Pakistani nationals visiting the following:
- Barbados
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Haiti
- Madagascar
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Niue
- Rwanda
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vanuatu
Visa on Arrival (VOA) Destinations (17 countries)
Visas can be conveniently obtained upon landing in these countries:
- Tuvalu
- Indonesia
- Timor-Leste
- Somalia
- Sierra Leone
- Senegal
- Samoa
- Qatar
- Palau
- Nepal
- Mozambique
- Maldives
- Guinea-Bissau
- Djibouti
- Comoros
- Cape Verde
- Cambodia
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Countries (3 countries)
These countries offer easy online travel permits:
- Kenya
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
Although the Pakistani passport still faces limitations in global mobility, these 32 destinations offer a welcome relief for travelers seeking adventure, leisure, or business trips without extensive visa formalities. For those planning their next international journey, these countries present attractive opportunities with minimal red tape.
