Pakistani Passport Ranked Among the World’s Worst Again in 2025

Pakistan has once again ranked near the bottom of the global passport standings, placing 195th out of 199 in the Nomad Passport Index 2025.

The Nomad Passport Index, compiled by Nomad Capitalist, evaluates passports based on factors such as visa-free access, taxation, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom. Despite some improvements, Pakistan’s low score reflects limited global mobility, restricted dual citizenship options, and a poor international reputation. Only four countries — Iraq, Eritrea, Yemen, and Afghanistan — ranked lower.

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Here are the countries with the weakest passports, according to the Nomad Passport Index:

1. Afghanistan
2. Yemen
3. Eritrea
4. Iraq
5. Pakistan
6. Syria
7. Somalia
8. North Korea
9. Libya
10. Palestinian Territory

In contrast, Ireland claimed the top spot for the first time, praised for its strong global reputation, flexible citizenship laws, and business-friendly tax policies. The country scored high across all five categories.

European nations dominated the list, with nine of the top ten spots. The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand were the only non-European countries in the top 10, tied at 10th.

Countries like Singapore and Japan, often high in visa-free rankings, scored lower in this index due to strict dual citizenship rules and limitations on personal freedoms.

Here are the top 10:

1. Ireland
2. Switzerland
3. Greece
4. Portugal
5. Malta
6. Italy
7. Luxembourg
8. Finland
9. Norway
10. United Arab Emirates