Good news. Pakistani travelers now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 32 countries, according to the latest rankings by Henley & Partners. The Pakistani passport has climbed to the 100th position globally (tied with Somalia and Yemen), reflecting recent diplomatic wins and travel facilitation efforts.

The number of accessible destinations has increased modestly, offering Pakistani citizens smoother travel, especially to destinations in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.

The Full List of 32 Countries

Visa-Free Access:

Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Micronesia, Montserrat, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu

Visa-On-Arrival (VOA):

Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoros, Djibouti, Guinea- Bissau, Madagascar, Maldives, Nepal, Palau, Qatar, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/e-Visa):

Kenya, Rwanda, Sri Lanka

Another milestone is that Pakistan and the UAE have signed a visa-free travel arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, easing official visits and strengthening bilateral ties.

Leading passports (Japan, Singapore, Germany, etc.) allow access to 190–193 countries, showing how far there still is to go.

Though still in the bottom tier by global standards, this improvement marks real progress in mobility and diplomacy. With access to 32 destinations now visa-free or visa-on-arrival, and a key UAE agreement, it’s a step in the right direction.

For now, Pakistani passport holders should always verify entry requirements, as conditions like passport validity, return tickets, and proof of funds may still apply. But one thing is clear, travel is getting easier.