ISLAMABAD web desk …Pakistan has once again landed near the bottom of the global passport rankings, placing 195th out of 199 in the Nomad Passport Index 2025.
The index, compiled by Nomad Capitalist, evaluates passports not just on visa-free access but also on taxation, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom.
Despite improvements in some areas, Pakistanβs low score reflects limited global mobility, restricted dual citizenship options, and poor international perception. Only four countries β Iraq, Eritrea, Yemen, and Afghanistan β ranked lower.
Here are the countries with the weakest passport, according to Nomad:
199. Afghanistan
198. Yemen
197. Eritrea
196: Iraq
195: Pakistan
194: Syria
193: Somalia
192: North Korea
191: Libya
190: Palestinian Territory
In contrast, Ireland claimed the top spot for the first time, recognized 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 here due to strict dual citizenship rules and limits on personal freedoms.
Here are the top 10:
Ireland
Switzerland
Greece
Portugal
Malta
Italy
Luxembourg
Finland
Norway
United Arab Emirates
