Pakistan: Pakistan's passport has jumped to 98th place in the Henley Passport Index 2026.
According to Radio Pakistan, the rise reflects growing diplomatic efforts and recent international agreements that are gradually expanding travel freedom for Pakistani citizens. Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival/eTA access to 31 countries across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Oceania.
At the top, Singapore retains its spot as the world's strongest passport for the third consecutive year, offering visa-free access to 192 destinations. Japan and South Korea follow with 188, while Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland share third place.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has described Pakistan's passport ranking improvement from 126th to 98th as a significant achievement. In a post on his X handle, he stated that this momentum will continue.