Pakistani passport holders can travel to several destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before departure through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, electronic travel authorization (eTA), and eVisa facilities.
These travel options simplify international journeys for eligible travelers. However, entry requirements vary by country and may change without prior notice.
According to the latest passport rankings, Pakistani passport holders currently have access to 30 destinations through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or electronic travel authorization. Additionally, many other countries offer online eVisa facilities, making travel planning more convenient.
Countries Offering Visa-Free Entry to Pakistanis
Several countries allow Pakistani passport holders to enter without obtaining a visa before travel.
The current visa-free destinations include:
- Barbados
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Haiti
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Niue
- Rwanda
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Gambia
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vanuatu
Although these destinations permit visa-free entry, travelers should still check passport validity requirements and other entry conditions before departure.
Countries Offering Visa on Arrival
Several countries issue visas upon arrival for Pakistani citizens.
These destinations include:
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde Islands
- Comoros Islands
- Djibouti
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Palau Islands
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
Even though visas are issued upon arrival, travelers may still need to provide return tickets, accommodation details, or proof of sufficient funds.
Countries Requiring Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Some destinations require travelers to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization before boarding their flight.
Pakistani passport holders can currently apply for an eTA for:
- Kenya
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
Since approvals are processed electronically, travelers should complete the application before departure.
Countries Offering eVisa Facilities
Many countries now allow Pakistani citizens to apply for visas entirely online.
The current eVisa destinations include:
- Albania
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Indonesia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Qatar
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Singapore
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- St. Helena
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- Suriname
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- The Bahamas
- Togo
- Türkiye
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Applicants can complete the visa process online in most cases. Nevertheless, each country maintains its own eligibility rules, processing times, and documentation requirements.
Travelers Should Verify Entry Rules Before Departure
Visa policies frequently change because of diplomatic agreements, security measures, or immigration regulations.
Therefore, travelers should always confirm the latest entry requirements before making travel arrangements.
Checking with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration authority can help avoid unexpected travel disruptions.
By staying informed about current visa policies, Pakistani travelers can better plan international trips while taking advantage of available visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA, and eVisa facilities.
