Planning a summer getaway or a winter holiday? Pakistani passport holders have several destinations to choose from, with entry available through visa-free access, visa on arrival (VOA), electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and e-visa schemes.For travellers planning further ahead, a wider range of countries also offer e-visa facilities, although these require an application and approval before travel.Pakistan passport rankingPakistan is currently ranked 101st globally in the latest Henley Passport Index.Its ranking has changed during 2026:2025: 103rdJanuary 2026: 98thFebruary 2026: 97thMay 2026: 100thJuly 2026: 101stThe ranking can change when countries introduce visa waivers, modify visa-on-arrival arrangements or tighten entry requirements.The 20th anniversary edition of the Henley Passport Index found that the average passport now provides access to 108 destinations, compared with 58 when the index launched in 2006.What changed in the latest passport list?The latest list has changed from an earlier July update.Cape Verde Islands, previously listed as a visa-on-arrival destination, has been removed, leaving Pakistani passport holders with access to 29 destinations under Henley’s visa-free, VOA and ETA categories.The current breakdown is:11 visa-free15 visa on arrival3 ETA29 destinations in totalWhat is the difference between VOA, ETA and e-visa?Visa-free: No visa is required before travelling, although travellers must meet the destination's entry conditions.Visa on arrival (VoA): The visa is issued after the traveller reaches the destination.ETA: An electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel. It is not a traditional visa.E-visa: A digital visa that requires an online application and approval before departure.Summer or winter trip? Check these before bookingVisa-free or visa-on-arrival access does not guarantee entry. Requirements can change, and immigration officers may request additional documents.Before booking your summer or winter holiday, check:Passport validityMaximum permitted stayReturn or onward ticket requirementsAccommodation detailsProof of fundsTravel insuranceHealth or vaccination requirementsVOA fees and proceduresETA or e-visa approval requirementsFor winter trips requiring an e-visa, apply early enough to allow for processing delays.Summer and winter travel: Where can Pakistani passport holders go?Whether you are planning a summer escape or looking ahead to winter, the visa options cover destinations across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.Visa-free destinationsPakistani passport holders can travel to these 11 destinations without obtaining a visa before departure:BarbadosCook IslandsDominicaHaitiMicronesiaMontserratRwandaSt Vincent and the GrenadinesThe GambiaTrinidad and TobagoVanuatuThese can offer simpler options for travellers looking for a summer or winter break without a pre-travel visa application.Visa-on-arrival destinationsPakistani travellers can obtain a visa on arrival in 15 destinations:BurundiCambodiaComoros IslandsDjiboutiGuinea-BissauMadagascarMaldivesNepalNiuePalau IslandsSamoaSenegalSierra LeoneTimor-LesteTuvaluTravellers should check whether VOA facilities require additional documents, fees or pre-registration before departure.ETA destinationsThree destinations offer an electronic travel authorisation:KenyaSeychellesSri LankaAn ETA must generally be obtained online before boarding, although it is not a traditional visa.Full list of visa-friendly destinationsPlanning a summer or winter trip? Here are the latest visa options for Pakistani travellers: Barbados – Visa-FreeBurundi – VOACambodia – VOAComoro Islands – VOACook Islands – Visa-FreeDjibouti – VOADominica – Visa-FreeGuinea-Bissau – VOAHaiti – Visa-FreeKenya – ETAMadagascar – VOAMaldives – VOAMicronesia – Visa-FreeMontserrat – Visa-FreeNepal – VOANiue – VOAPalau Islands – VOARwanda – Visa-FreeSamoa – VOASenegal – VOASeychelles – ETASierra Leone – VOASri Lanka – ETASt Vincent and the Grenadines – Visa-FreeThe Gambia – Visa-FreeTimor-Leste – VOATrinidad and Tobago – Visa-FreeTuvalu – VOAVanuatu – Visa-FreePlanning winter travel? Consider e-visa destinationsPakistani passport holders have access to additional destinations through e-visa or online visa systems.These are particularly useful for travellers planning winter holidays because applications can be completed before departure. However, e-visa destinations are not included in Henley’s 29 destinations, as an e-visa requires approval before travel.AsiaE-visa or online visa options include:Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, Vietnam, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.Europee-visa options include:Albania, Georgia and Moldova, subject to current eligibility and visa requirements.Africae-visa options include:Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe, among others.Americas and Caribbeane-visa options include:Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, St Kitts and Nevis, Suriname and The Bahamas.Travellers should check the latest requirements, processing times and fees with the relevant immigration authority before making travel arrangements.Planning ahead? Explore e-visa options for summer and winter travel. AlbaniaAnguillaAntigua and BarbudaAzerbaijanBahrainBeninBhutanBoliviaBotswanaBurkina FasoCameroonColombiaCongo (Dem. Rep.)Côte d'IvoireCubaEcuadorEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEthiopiaGabonGeorgiaGhanaIndonesiaKyrgyzstanLiberiaLibyaMalawiMalaysiaMauritaniaMoldovaMyanmarNamibiaNicaraguaNigeriaOmanQatarSão Tomé and PríncipeSingaporeSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSt. HelenaSt. Kitts and NevisSurinameSyriaTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasTogoTürkiyeUgandaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomVietnamZambiaZimbabwe