Pakistani passport remains in dire straits in global rankings, standing as fourth weakest in the world, according to latest data shared by residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.
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According to the Henley Passport Index 2024, the country of 240 million is placed at 106th position on the list – the fourth-worst in the index, with visa-free access to 34 destinations across the globe.
Since 2006, when the index was established, Pakistan’s ranking has fallen from 79th to 101 — due to a lack of holistic policy-making to attract visitors and investors from abroad.
The other three passports that rank lower than Pakistan’s are war-torn nations Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
In previous years, Pakistani passport holders got visa-free access to 31 nations but in the newly unveiled index, the Pakistani passport has added 3 more places.
Pakistan’s previous Ranking on Henley Passport Index
Experts attributed the poor ranking to strained ties with several countries, deteriorating economic situation, and brittle sign agreements for free movement. Some of the war-ravaged countries including Yemen, Somalia, Palestine, Nepal, North Korea, and Libya have all been placed above Pakistan on the list.
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain take top spot amongst the world’s powerful passports, here’s the list
World’s most powerful passports
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Singapore
Spain
Finland
Netherlands
South Korea
Sweden
Austria
Denmark
Ireland
Luxembourg
United Kingdom
Belgium
Norway
Portugal
Australia
Greece
Malta
New Zealand
Switzerland
Canada
Worst passports to hold in 2024
Laos
Liberia
Djibouti
Myanmar
South Sudan
Iran
Lebanon
Nigeria
Sudan
Eritrea
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
North Korea
Libya
Nepal
Palestinian Territory
Somalia
Yemen
Pakistan
Iraq
Syria
Afghanistan
