The latest Henley Passport Index has yet again placed the Pakistani passport at a lowly 100th position, marking its fourth consecutive year in this rank. Pakistani citizens can travel to 33 countries without needing a visa in advance, according to the index.
The Henley Passport Index assesses passports from 199 countries based on the number of destinations their holders can visit without a prior visa. The ranking is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The Pakistani passport’s 100th position ties it with Yemen, and it remains ahead of Iraq (101), Syria (102), and Afghanistan (103). This ranking has been consistent with last year’s.
Among other passports with low rankings are Iran and Sudan, both at 94th place; Eritrea at 95th; North Korea at 96th; Bangladesh and Palestine at 97th; Libya and Nepal at 98th; and Somalia at 99th.
In contrast, India holds the 82nd spot, allowing visa-free access to 58 countries.
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Top-Ranked Passports
Singapore retains its position at the top of the rankings, with its passport providing visa-free access to a record 195 destinations. Germany, Italy, Japan, France, and Spain follow closely, each offering visa-free travel to 192 countries.
Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden are in third place, granting access to 191 destinations.
The United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland are in fourth place, with visa-free access to 190 countries. The United States holds the eighth position, with 186 destinations accessible without a visa.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a significant leap into the top 10 for the first time, rising from 62nd to 9th place and offering visa-free access to 185 destinations.
