Pakistani passport has once again been ranked among the weakest globally, securing the 195th position in the Nomad Passport Index 2025 with a total score of 32.00.
The Nomad Capitalist Passport Index evaluates 199 citizenships based on five key factors:
Visa-free travel Taxation policies Global perception Dual citizenship allowances Personal freedom
Pakistan received a Travel Score of 46, reflecting its limited global mobility. The passport allows:
Visa-free entry to only 9 countries Visa-on-arrival access to 33 nations Electronic travel authorization (eTA) for 4 destinations
Additionally, the country’s Taxation Score of 20 indicates that Pakistan permits its citizens to relocate abroad for tax benefits.
Countries with the Weakest Passports
Pakistan is followed by:
Iraq – 31.50 points
Eritrea – 31 points
Yemen – 30.50 points
Afghanistan – 27 points
Top-Ranked Passports in 2025
#1 Ireland – 109 points (visa-free access to 176 destinations)
#2 Switzerland – 108.5 points
#3 Greece – 108.5 points
The ranking underscores Pakistan’s continued struggle with travel freedom and international perception, highlighting the need for diplomatic efforts to improve its global standing.
