Pakistan ranks among world's weakest passports in 2025 index

Pakistan's passport has been ranked the fourth weakest in the world, placing 96th in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, alongside Somalia and Yemen.
Pakistani citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 32 destinations only, underscoring the country's limited global mobility. 

Published by the UK-based consultancy Henley & Partners, the annual index ranks 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can enter without a prior visa. The index uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and is widely considered the most authoritative measure of passport strength, Gulf News reports.

Pakistan's ranking remains near the bottom, ahead of only Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, the latter retaining its position as the world's weakest passport with access to just 25 countries.

The Pakistan government officials, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, recently acknowledged business community concerns and pledged to expand visa access through more international agreements.