Pakistan’s passport has seen a major improvement in global standing by now ranking at the 100th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026. This is a big step up from its 113th spot in 2021 and means Pakistani citizens can now travel to 32 countries either visa free or with a visa on arrival.
Director General of Immigration and Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi praised this progress and credited the support of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the Interior Secretary for helping make this possible.
He stated that the new high tech e passports now equipped with contactless NFC chips follow the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.
Pakistan's passport enters top 100 in Henley Passport Index 2026https://t.co/PrUBLaw8XP#Pakistan #passport pic.twitter.com/LmeVX78jSH
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Mustafa Jamal Qazi also announced that e-gates will soon be launched at all major Pakistani airports to make immigration smoother for e-passport holders. He also confirmed that the passport application backlog across the country has been cleared.
Modern facilities at passport offices are now speeding up the entire process and providing better service. For overseas Pakistanis, an online passport service is now available. Moreover the Passport Fee Asaan app allows applicants to pay passport fees quickly and easily.
Mustafa Jamal Qazi mentioned that a new passport mobile app is also in development which will allow people to apply for a passport from their homes.
Also read this: Visa Free Countries for Pakistani Travelers in 2026
