Pakistan Passport Mobility Index (PPMI 2026)
The definitive, data-backed audit of Pakistani passport global admissibility. Demonstrating how the Visa Stacking Architecture expands real-world access from 32 baseline bilateral destinations to over 75+ sovereign jurisdictions worldwide.
Simulate Your True Global Travel Reach
Select your existing, unexpired visas to calculate which conditional travel exemptions, instant e-Visas, and entry waivers unlock automatically for your Pakistani passport.
Dominica
americas•Instant at Port of EntryUnconditional visa waiver. Stamped upon immigration inspection at Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM).
Haiti
americas•Instant at Port of EntryVisa-free access for tourism up to 3 months. Mandatory $10 tourist card fee payable at immigration.
Micronesia
oceania•Instant at Border ControlGranted on arrival without prior consular filing. Extendable up to 60 days via local immigration.
Trinidad and Tobago
americas•Instant at Piarco AirportCommonwealth bilateral travel exemption. Passport stamped for tourism at Piarco International Airport.
Vanuatu
oceania•Instant at Port Vila AirportDirect visa-free entry stamp granted for Pakistani citizens at Bauerfield International Airport.
St. Vincent & Grenadines
americas•Instant at Argyle AirportNo visa required for tourism. Immigration officers endorse entry stamp upon arrival.
Cook Islands
oceania•Instant at Rarotonga AirportDirect entry for 31 days. Note: Transit through New Zealand or Australia requires valid transit visa.
Niue
oceania•Instant at AlofiUnconditional entry permit granted at Alofi International Airport.
Maldives
asia•Instant at Velana Airport (MLE)Free 30-day tourist visa stamped on arrival. Mandatory IMUGA electronic arrival declaration submitted online before flight.
Qatar
middle east•Instant at Hamad International (DOH)30-day tourist visa waiver. CRITICAL: Hotel booking MUST be booked strictly via Discover Qatar portal, not third-party aggregators.
Rwanda
africa•Instant at Kigali Airport (KGL)30-day entry visa stamped on arrival at Kigali. Can also be extended online through IREMBO portal.
Seychelles
africa•Electronic ETA clearance (12-24h)Visitor's Permit issued on arrival free of charge. Mandatory Seychelles Travel Authorization (ETA) approved before boarding.
Madagascar
africa•Instant at Ivato Airport (TNR)Payable at designated immigration counter upon touchdown at Antananarivo.
Somalia
africa•Instant at Aden Adde Airport (MGQ)Issued at Mogadishu airport upon presentation of sponsor guarantee letter.
Togo
africa•Instant at Lomé Airport (LFW)Issued on arrival for 7 days; extendable up to 90 days at Direction Générale de la Documentation Nationale.
Tuvalu
oceania•Instant at Funafuti Airport (FUN)Free visitor permit issued on arrival at Funafuti International Airport.
Samoa
oceania•Instant at Faleolo Airport (APW)Free Entry Permit stamped upon arrival for bona fide tourism visits.
Palau
oceania•Instant at Roman Tmetuchl Airport (ROR)Tourist visa issued on arrival. Visitors must sign the mandatory eco-pledge stamped in passport.
Mauritania
africa•Instant at Nouakchott Airport (NKC)Issued at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport upon biometrics intake and entry fee payment.
Mozambique
africa•Instant at Maputo or eVisa 48hAvailable on arrival at international airports or via official electronic e-Visa portal.
Sierra Leone
africa•Instant at Freetown Lungi (FNA)Obtainable on arrival at Freetown Lungi Airport or via official digital eVisa portal.
Burundi
africa•Instant at Bujumbura Airport (BJM)Granted at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura.
Comoros
africa•Instant at Moroni (HAH)Issued at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport in Moroni.
Sri Lanka
asia•24 – 48 Hours OnlineElectronic Visa obtained online prior to departure via official Department of Immigration and Emigration portal.
Azerbaijan
asia•3 Hours (Urgent) / 72 Hours (Standard)Official ASAN Visa electronic portal. Stamped digitally without visiting embassy in Islamabad. Over 99% approval for Pakistani nationals.
Malaysia
asia•48 Hours OnlineOfficial Malaysia eVisa portal. Mandatory submission of Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days prior to arrival.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
middle east•24 – 48 Hours ExpressElectronic tourist visa issued via ICP (Federal) or GDRFA (Dubai). Sponsored seamlessly via AMG Visa or registered airline.
Bahrain
middle east•3 – 5 Business DaysOfficial electronic visa issued via Bahrain NPRA portal. Available directly or fast-tracked for GCC residence permit holders.
Tajikistan
asia•24 – 72 HoursDirect e-Visa issued by Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) permit can be added with one checkbox.
Uzbekistan
asia•72 Hours OnlineOfficial government electronic visa portal. No embassy interview or physical verification required.
Kyrgyzstan
asia•3 – 5 Business DaysElectronic Visa issued directly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyz Republic.
Kenya
africa•24 – 72 HoursKenya transitioned to 100% digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). Apply online before boarding.
Cambodia
asia•3 Business DaysOfficial e-Visa (Type T) issued by Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Valid at all major international airports.
Ethiopia
africa•24 – 48 HoursIssued online exclusively for arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
Suriname
americas•72 Hours OnlineElectronic Tourist Card (Entry Fee Voucher) purchased online prior to travel via official VFS-administered portal.
Antigua and Barbuda
americas•72 Hours OnlineElectronic Entry Visa (EEV) issued by the Immigration Department of Antigua and Barbuda.
Saudi Arabia (Conditional)
middle east•Instant on Arrival / 15 Minutes OnlineInstant Visa-on-Arrival or eVisa via Nusuk / MOFA platform for Pakistani passport holders holding an active US, UK, or Schengen visa utilized at least once.
Must hold an active, valid multi-entry US, UK, or Schengen sticker that bears at least one entry stamp from the issuing authority.
Türkiye (Conditional eVisa)
europe•3 Minutes OnlineInstant single-entry 30-day eVisa. Pakistani citizens holding a valid supporting document (visa or residence permit) from Schengen, US, UK, or Ireland apply in minutes online.
Supporting visa must be valid on the date of entry into Türkiye. (Electronic e-Visas from other nations not accepted as supporting credentials).
Georgia (Conditional Exemption)
europe•Instant Visa-Free Entry at BorderPakistani citizens possessing a valid visa or residence permit from USA, UK, Schengen zone, Canada, Japan, or GCC member states enter 100% visa-free without visiting embassy.
Supporting visa/permit must be valid on date of entry into Georgia.
Albania (Conditional Exemption)
europe•Instant at Border ControlDirect visa-free entry stamped at Tirana International Airport (TIA) for holders of valid multi-entry US, UK, or Schengen visas.
Visa must be multi-entry and must have been used in the issuing jurisdiction at least once prior to entering Albania.
Montenegro (Conditional)
europe•Instant at Podgorica / TivatHolders of valid Schengen, US, UK, or Irish visas can enter, pass through, and stay in Montenegro for up to 30 days without consular visa.
Supporting visa must be valid for at least 7 days beyond planned departure from Montenegro.
North Macedonia (Conditional)
europe•Instant at Skopje Airport (SKP)Direct entry for up to 15 days for holders of a multiple-entry Schengen Type C sticker valid for at least 5 days beyond stay.
Multiple-entry Schengen visa must be valid on the date of entry and for at least 5 days following departure.
Serbia (Conditional)
europe•Instant at Belgrade Airport (BEG)Citizens of Pakistan who hold a valid Schengen, UK, or US visa may enter, transit, and stay in Serbia up to 90 days without consular application.
Supporting visa must cover the entire intended period of stay in Serbia.
Mexico (Conditional Exemption)
americas•Instant at Mexico City / CancunHolders of any valid, unexpired multiple-entry visa for USA, Canada, Japan, UK, or Schengen countries are exempt from Mexican consular visa.
Physical sticker must be unexpired throughout stay in Mexico. Stamped directly at port of entry with Forma Migratoria Múltiple.
Costa Rica (Conditional)
americas•Instant at San José Airport (SJO)Entry granted for Pakistani passport holders possessing a multiple-entry visa from USA or Canada with minimum 3 months validity remaining.
Must possess a multiple-entry US or Canadian visa with at least 3 months remaining validity upon landing.
Panama (Conditional Exemption)
americas•Instant at Tocumen Airport (PTY)Executive Decree 521 allows Pakistani citizens possessing a multi-entry visa issued by USA, Canada, Australia, UK, or EU to enter visa-free.
Visa must have been utilized in issuing country at least once and must have minimum 6 months remaining validity.
Colombia (Conditional)
americas•Instant at El Dorado Airport (BOG)Pakistani citizens holding a valid US (B1/B2) or Schengen visa valid for at least 180 days from arrival are exempt from Colombian tourist visa.
Supporting US or Schengen visa must have at least 180 days of validity remaining upon entry into Colombia.
Dominican Republic (Conditional)
americas•Instant at Punta Cana / Santo DomingoVisa exemption for holders of any valid visa issued by USA, Canada, UK, or European Union member states. Stamped on arrival.
Visa must be valid on entry date.
Philippines (Conditional)
asia•Instant at Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)Pakistani nationals holding an active, unexpired visa or permanent residency from USA, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, or UK can enter for 14 days.
Must possess current valid sticker and confirmed onward ticket. Non-extendable beyond 14 days.
Singapore (96h VFTF Transit)
asia•Instant at Changi Airport (SIN)Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF). Pakistani citizens transiting through Changi Airport to/from a third country enter Singapore visa-free for 96 hours.
Must be transiting to/from a third country by air, with valid visa from US, UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, NZ, or Switzerland valid for at least 1 month.
Oman (Conditional eVisa)
middle east•24 Hours OnlinePakistani passport holders holding a valid visa from USA, UK, Schengen, Canada, or Japan, or possessing an active GCC Residence Permit in approved professions, obtain an unsponsored tourist visa directly online via Royal Oman Police portal.
Supporting visa must be unexpired throughout stay in Oman. GCC residents must hold minimum 3 months Iqama validity.
South Korea (30-Day Transit Exemption)
asia•Instant at Incheon Airport (ICN)Pakistani nationals transiting through Incheon Airport (ICN) en route to/from USA, Canada, Australia, or NZ can enter South Korea visa-free for up to 30 days under the MOJ Transit Tourist Exemption program.
Must be transiting directly to/from the visa-issuing country (USA, Canada, Australia, NZ) on a single through-ticket.
United Kingdom
europe•15 Business Days StandardOnline application via GOV.UK, biometric appointment at VFS Global Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi. Strict audit of domestic economic ties under Appendix Visitor V 4.2.
United States
americas•Interview Decision: ImmediateElectronic DS-160 submission followed by mandatory in-person consular interview at US Embassy Islamabad or US Consulate Karachi. Rebutting presumption of immigrant intent under INA § 214(b).
Canada
americas•35 – 55 DaysDigital lodgment through IRCC portal, biometric enrollment at VFS Global, proof of financial solvency and domestic anchoring under IRPR Section 179(b).
Germany (Schengen)
europe•15 Calendar Days AdjudicationConsular interview/lodgment via German Embassy Islamabad or Consulate Karachi. Governed strictly by the EU Visa Code Regulation (EC) No 810/2009.
2026 Global Border Intelligence & Legislative Shifts
Critical border management transitions and digital compliance mandates affecting Pakistani passport holders.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
Schengen WideAutomated biometric border kiosks have replaced physical passport stamping across all 29 Schengen member states. Pakistani travelers holding Type C visas are biometrically fingerprinted and photographed at electronic entry gates, creating an indelible digital record of lawful entry and exit dates.
UKVI Digital eVisa & ETA
UK Border ForcePhysical vignette stickers and Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are phased into online digital eVisas linked directly to your Pakistani passport number. Non-immigrant applicants lodging through VFS Islamabad must create their UKVI digital account immediately upon sticker grant.
GCC Unified Tourist Corridor
Gulf Cooperation CouncilThe rollout of the single GCC tourist visa enables seamless multi-country travel between UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. Pakistani residents holding GCC Iqamas / Emirates IDs access fast-track electronic issuance without separate consular applications.
MOFA Digital QR Attestation
Pakistan Consular MandateManual rubber stamps and unverified sticker attestations are strictly rejected by European, Gulf, and North American embassies in Islamabad. All marriage certificates (NADRA MRC), family registration records (FRC), and degree credentials must bear the official MOFA online cryptographic QR code.
Attribution Guidelines for Media & Research Institutions
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Frequently Asked Questions: Pakistan Passport Mobility Index
Clear statutory clarifications on green passport visa waivers, third-party visa stacking, and regulatory mandates.
Global commercial indexes such as Henley & Partners or Arton Capital strictly tally unconditional, bilateral visa waivers without accounting for statutory third-party conditional mobility frameworks. In reality, Pakistani corporate leaders and globetrotters routinely leverage 'Visa Stacking'—using an active US B1/B2, UK, or Schengen sticker to legally enter or obtain instant e-Visas for 35+ additional countries (including Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Mexico, Georgia, Panama, and Albania) without needing separate embassy appointments.
Visa Stacking is an empirical consular framework developed by AMG Visa. By securing one foundational multi-entry visa with rigorous vetting (such as a 5-year US B1/B2 or multiple-entry Schengen Type C), an applicant legally satisfies the third-party risk assessment of dozens of secondary countries. This unlocks immediate e-Visas or Visa-on-Arrival privileges across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Pakistan has phased out physical sticker stamps for diplomas, FRC certificates, and commercial affidavits in favor of cryptographically verifiable QR Digital Attestations. Foreign embassies (notably UAE, Germany, Italy, and UKVI) require these QR codes to verify domestic status prior to issuing stickers.
No. A US visa does NOT allow visa-free entry into the 29 Schengen member states (France, Germany, Italy, etc.). Pakistani passport holders must still obtain a Schengen Type C visa through the designated consulate. However, a valid Schengen visa unlocks instant conditional access to Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
Yes. Pakistani citizens holding a valid GCC Residence Permit (such as a UAE Emirates ID or Saudi Iqama) in eligible professional categories enjoy streamlined access to Georgia, Qatar, and upcoming unified GCC Grand Tours tourist privileges without needing to return to Islamabad for consular paperwork.
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