Pakistan Ranks Lower Than Somalia and Yemen in Latest Passport Rankings
The ranking of the Pakistani passport remains unchanged as it continues to be ranked as the fourth worst passport in the world. This information was revealed in the latest Henley Passport Index by Henley and Partners, a London-based passport guidance organization. The index measures the number of countries passport holders can access without a visa.
According to the Q3 2023 Henley Passport Index, the Pakistani passport holds the 100th position, providing visa-free access to 33 countries. This ranking has remained consistent for several years, with only Syrian, Iraqi, and Afghan passports considered worse.
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On the other hand, Singapore holds the top position in the index, followed by Germany, Italy, and Spain. Austria, Finland, France, Japan, Luxembourg, South Korea, and Sweden are among the countries ranked third.
The Henley Passport Index highlights the best and worst passports in the world, showcasing the travel privileges and limitations of different nationalities.
10 Best Passports
| Passport | Rank | Visa-Free Access (Countries) |
| Singapore | 1 | 192 |
| Germany, Italy, Spain | 2 | 190 |
| Austria, Finland, France, Japan, Luxembourg, South Korea, Sweden | 3 | 189 |
| Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, UK | 4 | 188 |
| Belgium, Czech Republic, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland | 5 | 187 |
| Australia, Hungary, Poland | 6 | 186 |
| Canada, Greece | 7 | 185 |
| Lithuania, US | 8 | 184 |
| Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia | 9 | 183 |
| Estonia, Iceland, | 10 | 182 |
10 Worst Passports
| Passport | Rank | Visa-Free Access (Countries) |
| Kosovo | 94 | 42 |
| Libya, Sri Lanka | 95 | 41 |
| Bangladesh | 96 | 40 |
| North Korea | 97 | 39 |
| Nepal, Palestine | 98 | 38 |
| Somalia, Yemen | 99 | 35 |
| Pakistan | 100 | 33 |
| Syria | 101 | 30 |
| Iraq | 102 | 29 |
| Afghanistan | 103 | 27 |
