In 2025, almost 32 countries will offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for Pakistani Passport holders. 12 Countries offer Visa free and 18 countries offer a Visa on arrival. Pakistani citizens are allowed to enter 12 Countries in Africa & Indian Ocean Region, 5 Countries in Asia, 1 country in the Middle East, 6 countries in the Caribbean, and 7 Countries in the Pacific & Oceania. And no European country is included.
Visa-Free Countries
Pakistani nationals can visit 12 select countries completely visa-free:
- Caribbean & Pacific Islands: Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Montserrat, Niue, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Micronesia
- Africa & Indian Ocean: Madagascar, Rwanda
Typical stays range from 30 days to as long as 6 months, depending on the country.
Visa-on-Arrival Countries (VOA)
These countries grant visas on arrival without needing a prior application:
- Africa: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar (also visa-free), Senegal, Sierra Leone
- Asia & Oceania: Cambodia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Palau, Samoa, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu
- Others: Cape Verde, Qatar
List of All Countries and Stay Time
Africa & Indian Ocean Region
- Kenya (30 days)
- Rwanda (30 days)
- Seychelles (90 days)
- Madagascar (30 days)
- Mozambique (30 days)
- Burundi (30 days)
- Comoro Islands (45 days)
- Sierra Leone (30 days)
- Somalia (30 days)
- Cape Verde Islands (30 days)
- Djibouti (31 days)
- Guinea-Bissau (90 days)
Asia
- Maldives (30 days)
- Nepal (90 days)
- Sri Lanka (30 days)
- Cambodia (30 days)
- Timor-Leste (30 days)
Middle East
- Qatar (30 days)
Caribbean
- Barbados (90 days)
- Dominica (180 days)
- Haiti (90 days)
- Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days)
- Montserrat (90 days)
Pacific & Oceania
- Micronesia (30 days)
- Palau Islands (30 days)
- Samoa (60 days)
- Tuvalu (30 days)
- Vanuatu (30 days)
- Niue (30 days)
- Cook Islands (31 days)
Other
- Mozambique (30 days) — repeated from the Africa list
➡ Some sources mention 33 countries, including Mauritania, as well
What This Means
- Travel Freedom Improved: Access to 32+ locations with out previous visa offers more flexibility for tourism, business, or non-public visits.
- Strategic Diplomatic Gains: Pakistan’s superior rating displays progressive bilateral family members, along with a current settlement with the UAE for visa exemption for legitimate passport holders.
- Still Limited Scope: While progress has been made, Pakistani tourists nevertheless face restrictions in most foremost Western, European, and East Asian countries. Leading passports, including those of Japan and Singapore, offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to nearly 190 to 195 countries.
Travel Tips for Pakistani Passport Holders
- Double-Check Locally: Visa rules can change. Always verify with the country’s embassy before booking.
- Entry Requirements: Even visa-free travel may require return tickets, accommodation proof, and sufficient funds.
- Extended Stays: Most destinations allow short-term visits (typically from 30 days up to 6 months)—confirm length beforehand.
- Diplomatic Passports: Additional visa exemption agreements (e.g., with the UAE) are available for Pakistani diplomatic and official passport holders
Final Thought
Although still U.S., or is limited compared to passports like Japan, Pakistan’s 32 countries’ access visa-free or visa-on-arrival is a positive step towards increasing international mobility. Continue to monitor development, especially as a new visa agreement.
