Pakistan’s passport has once again been ranked among the weakest globally, placing fourth from the bottom in the Henley Passport Index 2025. Only passports from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan are ranked lower.
The Henley Passport Index, released on Tuesday, evaluates the strength of passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without obtaining a visa in advance. The data is compiled in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and covers 227 travel destinations worldwide.
At the top of the rankings, Singapore retained its status as the world’s most powerful passport, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations. Japan and South Korea followed in second place with 190 destinations, while Germany, France, and Spain shared third place, each offering access to 189 destinations.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continued its upward trajectory, ranking 8th with access to 184 destinations — a remarkable 34-place climb over the past ten years, making it the fastest riser in the index’s history.
Conversely, long-standing leaders such as the United Kingdom and the United States saw further declines. The UK is now in 6th place with access to 186 destinations, while the US has dropped to 10th with 184 destinations.
India made a significant leap, rising eight spots to 77th place, while Saudi Arabia improved its position to 54th after gaining access to four new destinations.
Pakistan’s poor performance highlights ongoing challenges in international mobility for its citizens.
