In the newly released 2026 Henley Passport Index, Pakistan’s passport ranking has officially improved to 98th position.
This reflects a steady climb from previous years, where it was ranked as low as 103rd in 2025 and historically lower in various indexes.
Pakistan now shares the 98th spot with Yemen. It ranks higher than Iraq (99th), Syria (100th), and Afghanistan (101st).
Pakistani passport holders currently enjoy visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or electronic travel authorization (eTA) access to 31 destinations.
Accessible regions now include parts of the Caribbean (Barbados, Dominica), Africa (Rwanda, Senegal), and Oceania (Vanuatu, Samoa).
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi hailed the improvement as a “strong achievement,” affirming on the Official Ministry of Interior X account (referenced in news) that diplomatic efforts to expand travel freedom will continue.
While showing positive momentum, the passport remains in the bottom tier globally; for comparison, India is ranked 80th with access to 55 destinations in the same 2026 index.
