Pakistani passport August update: Full list of visa-free, VOA and e-visa destinations

Planning a summer getaway or a winter holiday? Pakistani passport holders have several destinations to choose from, with entry available through visa-free access, visa on arrival (VOA), electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and e-visa schemes.

The latest Henley Passport Index gives Pakistani passport holders access to 29 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance. The list covers 11 visa-free destinations, 15 offering visas on arrival and three requiring an ETA.

For travellers planning further ahead, a wider range of countries also offer e-visa facilities, although these require an application and approval before travel.

Pakistan is currently ranked 101st globally in the latest Henley Passport Index.

Its ranking has changed during 2026:

The ranking can change when countries introduce visa waivers, modify visa-on-arrival arrangements or tighten entry requirements.

The 20th anniversary edition of the Henley Passport Index found that the average passport now provides access to 108 destinations, compared with 58 when the index launched in 2006.

The latest list has changed from an earlier July update.

Cape Verde Islands, previously listed as a visa-on-arrival destination, has been removed, leaving Pakistani passport holders with access to 29 destinations under Henley’s visa-free, VOA and ETA categories.

The current breakdown is:

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access does not guarantee entry. Requirements can change, and immigration officers may request additional documents.

Before booking your summer or winter holiday, check:

For winter trips requiring an e-visa, apply early enough to allow for processing delays.

Whether you are planning a summer escape or looking ahead to winter, the visa options cover destinations across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.

Pakistani passport holders can travel to these 11 destinations without obtaining a visa before departure:

These can offer simpler options for travellers looking for a summer or winter break without a pre-travel visa application.

Pakistani travellers can obtain a visa on arrival in 15 destinations:

Travellers should check whether VOA facilities require additional documents, fees or pre-registration before departure.

Three destinations offer an electronic travel authorisation:

An ETA must generally be obtained online before boarding, although it is not a traditional visa.

Planning a summer or winter trip? Here are the latest visa options for Pakistani travellers:

Pakistani passport holders have access to additional destinations through e-visa or online visa systems.

These are particularly useful for travellers planning winter holidays because applications can be completed before departure. However, e-visa destinations are not included in Henley’s 29 destinations, as an e-visa requires approval before travel.

E-visa or online visa options include:

Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, Vietnam, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.

e-visa options include:
Albania, Georgia and Moldova, subject to current eligibility and visa requirements.

e-visa options include:
Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe, among others.

e-visa options include:

Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, St Kitts and Nevis, Suriname and The Bahamas.

Travellers should check the latest requirements, processing times and fees with the relevant immigration authority before making travel arrangements.

Planning ahead? Explore e-visa options for summer and winter travel.