World's most powerful passports of 2025: Where does Pakistan stand?

Pakistan has once again ranked among the countries with the weakest passports in the Henley Passport Index for the first half of 2025.

The index, published by Henley & Partners, ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Singapore holds the top spot, with its passport allowing visa-free access to 195 countries.

Japan follows closely behind, ranked as the second most powerful passport, granting visa-free entry to 193 nations. South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Finland are jointly ranked third, with visa-free access to 192 countries.

The fourth spot is held by Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands, whose passports offer access to 191 countries. Belgium, Portugal, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the UK are in fifth place, with their passports granting entry to 190 nations.

Australia and Greece share the sixth spot, with visa-free access to 189 countries, while Canada, Malta, and Poland are ranked seventh, offering visa-free travel to 188 nations.

On the other end of the spectrum, Pakistan ranks among the weakest passports globally, in joint 103rd position, alongside Yemen. Pakistani passport holders have access to only 33 countries without a visa.

The countries with weaker passports than Pakistan include Iraq (104th), Syria (105th), and Afghanistan (106th). Somalia, Nepal, Palestine, and Bangladesh are ranked just above Pakistan, with Somalia holding the 102nd spot.

India is ranked 85th, China at 60th, Iran at 96th, and Saudi Arabia holds the 58th position in the latest index.