Singapore tops passport index as Pakistan ranks fourth weakest

The latest global ranking of travel documents has placed Singapore at the top of the world’s most powerful passports, while Pakistan has been listed among the weakest, ranking fourth from the bottom in the new Henley Passport Index report.

According to the updated index, Singaporean passport holders can now travel to 192 countries without requiring a visa, making it the most powerful passport globally in terms of travel access and mobility.

In the second position, three countries—Japan, South Korea, and United Arab Emirates—share the ranking, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 187 destinations each. These countries continue to demonstrate strong diplomatic networks and global mobility advantages.

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European nations also dominate the upper tier of the index, with countries such as Norway and Switzerland allowing access to around 185 destinations. The broader European Union average stands at approximately 183 visa-free destinations, placing it on par with countries like the United Kingdom and Malaysia.

At the other end of the spectrum, Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the ranking, with access to only 23 destinations without a visa. It is followed by Syria and Iraq, reflecting ongoing political instability, conflict, and migration pressures in these regions.

Pakistan’s position as the fourth weakest passport highlights continued challenges in global mobility for its citizens. Analysts note that factors such as political instability, limited diplomatic agreements, and migration concerns contribute to lower travel freedom scores for several developing countries.

The index reflects broader global inequalities in mobility, where citizens of stronger economies enjoy significantly greater travel freedom compared to those in conflict-affected or economically weaker states.