Pakistani Passport Ranking 2025: Stuck at the Bottom or Gaining Ground?

Is the Pakistani Passport Still One of the Weakest in 2025?

The every year travelers across the world turn to the Henley Passport Index and Arton Capital Passport Index to see where their nation passport stands in terms of global mobility. In 2025 the Pakistani passport has once again ranked among the bottom 10 globally, offering visa free or visa on arrival access to only 33 to 35 countries. As geopolitical challenges and travel limitation prevail many Pakistanis are left asking: why is the passport still so weak?

Pakistan’s Passport Ranking in 2025:

The rank range is 103–106 out of 109, Visa-Free/Visa on arrival and access is  33–35 countries only.

Top Accessible Destinations:

Maldives,Nepal,Rwanda,Dominica,Vanuatu,Cambodia, and Madagascar

Regional Comparison (2025)

Despite hopes for diplomatic progress Pakistan’s ranking has either remained stagnant or slipped slightly compared to 2024.

Why Is Pakistan’s Passport Still So Weak ?

There are multiple factors continue to hinder the strength of the Pakistani passport:

The geopolitical tensions are ongoing regional conflicts and global diplomatic strains.Security concerns are heightened visa restrictions in North America, Europe and East Asia. The lack of reciprocal agreements that few mutual visa deals with strong global partners. The weak Global mobility diplomacy that limited efforts to improve international mobility for citizens.These issues contribute to extended visa processing times, financial scrutiny and documentation hurdles faced by Pakistani travelers.

Henley vs Arton Capital : Where Do They Place Pakistan ?

The Henley passport Index (2025) describe that the Place Pakistan around 104th position. The Arton Capital Passport Index (2025) show that similar ranking with slight fluctuation, depending on access count. These both indexes highlight the lack of substantial growth in travel freedom for Pakistani citizens.

Which Countries Can Pakistanis Visit Visa Free in 2025 ?

While the list is short but here are notable visa free or visa on arrival destinations for Pakistani passport holders such as :

Asia : Maldives, Nepal, Cambodia, Timor Leste

Africa : Rwanda, Madagascar, Comoros

Oceania : Vanuatu, Micronesia, Palau ,and

Caribbean : Dominica, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The Pakistani travelers often seeks destinations with easier entry requirements particularly for tourism and business.

Public Sentiment in Pakistan: Frustration and Concern

The ongoing weak ranking has triggered widespread frustration among Pakistani citizens. The social media is abuzz with complaints over excessive paper work , costly visa applications  and rejection fears especially for student and tourist visas.

The Pakistani expats in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations also voice concerns about restrictive re-entry rules and visa tightening.

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What Needs to Change to Improve Pakistan’s Passport Ranking?

While experts suggest several policy reforms to improve Pakistan’s passport strength:Enhancing diplomatic ties that broaden bilateral and multilateral agreements. Improve National security perceptions are collaborateworld wide to boost trust. They invest in consular infrastructure, that improve visa negotiations and citizen services abroad. They engage with Global mobility platforms that work with Henley, Arton and another agencies proactively.

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Final Thoughts: Will Things Change in 2026?

With increasing global mobility trends and competition among nations to secured trade and travel alliances, there is hope but only if Pakistan prioritizes long term diplomatic engagement and strategic reforms.