The Pakistani passport has dropped several spots in the latest Henley Passport Index, ranking 103rd globally, tied with Yemen, as its visa-free access fell to just 31 countries.
The country previously held the 96th position with access to 32 destinations, marking a continued decline in global travel freedom for Pakistani citizens.
The Henley Passport Index, which measures the strength of passports based on the number of destinations accessible without a prior visa, placed Iraq (104th), Syria (105th), and Afghanistan (106th) below Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the Indian passport also slipped to the 85th position, down from 77th earlier this year, with visa-free access to 57 countries.
The following countries hold the world’s weakest passports, with the fewest visa-free destinations in 2025:
| Rank | Passport(s) | Visa-free score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 24 |
| 2 | Syria | 26 |
| 3 | Iraq | 29 |
| 4 | Pakistan, Yemen | 31 |
| 5 | Somalia | 33 |
| 6 | Nepal | 36 |
| 7 | Bangladesh, North Korea | 38 |
| 8 | Eritrea, Libya, Palestinian Territory | 39 |
| 9 | Iran, Sri Lanka, Sudan | 41 |
| 10 | Congo (Dem. Rep.), South Sudan | 43 |
At the top of the list, Singapore retained its title as the world’s strongest passport with access to 193 destinations, followed by South Korea (190) and Japan (189). European countries, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, also remained in the top five.
The latest Henley Passport Index lists the following as the world’s ten strongest passports in 2025, offering the most visa-free access globally:
| Rank | Passport(s) | Visa-free score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 193 |
| 2 | South Korea | 190 |
| 3 | Japan | 189 |
| 4 | Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland | 188 |
| 5 | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands | 187 |
| 6 | Greece, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden | 186 |
| 7 | Australia, Czechia, Malta, Poland | 185 |
| 8 | Croatia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom | 184 |
| 9 | Canada | 183 |
| 10 | Latvia, Liechtenstein | 182 |
The United States and United Kingdom continued to slide, ranking 12th and 8th, respectively, while China rose to 64th, reflecting its expanding diplomatic and visa-free agreements across Asia, Europe, and South America.
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