Which countries can Pakistani passport holders visit without a pre-arranged visa? EasyVisa.pk breaks down the real visa-free, visa-on-arrival and e-visa destinations for 2026, no guesswork, no scam "free visa" offers.
The Pakistani passport ranks near the bottom of global mobility indexes, but "visa-free" is not the same as "no options." Here is what most trackers agree on for 2026.
Quick answer: Passport-index trackers currently put Pakistan's combined visa-free, visa-on-arrival and e-visa access at roughly 30-33 destinations worldwide, and the exact figure shifts as countries update their policies. Fully visa-free (no fee, no form) access is a much smaller subset; most of the 30+ is visa-on-arrival or an online e-visa/ETA.
Visa-free, on-arrival & e-visa destinations commonly available to Pakistani passport holders
"Easy visa" means different things in different places. Know which category a destination falls into before you book flights.
No visa, no fee. You are stamped in at the border for a short tourist stay. The smallest category for Pakistani passport holders.
Pay a fee and get your visa stamped at the airport or land border. No embassy appointment required.
Apply and pay online before you travel; approval usually arrives by email within days.
Most destinations for Pakistanis still fall here: apply through an embassy, consulate or VFS centre before you fly.
Commonly cited destinations for Pakistani passport holders. Entry rules change often, so always confirm before you book.
| Destination | Entry Type | Typical Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | Visa on arrival | 30-90 days | Available at Kathmandu airport and major land borders; fee applies |
| Maldives | Visa-free stamp | 30 days | Free tourist stamp on arrival with proof of hotel booking and onward ticket |
| Sri Lanka | ETA (apply before travel) | 30 days | Apply online at eta.gov.lk; small fee, usually approved within minutes |
| Bhutan | Visa on arrival | Per itinerary | Must be booked through a licensed tour operator; daily Sustainable Development Fee applies |
| Seychelles | Visa-free entry permit | Up to 30 days | Free Visitor's Permit issued on arrival with proof of funds and accommodation |
| Senegal | Visa-free | Up to 90 days | No advance visa required for short tourist stays |
| Indonesia (select airports) | Visa on arrival / e-VOA | 30 days, extendable | Payable online in advance or on arrival at major airports |
| Cambodia | e-Visa / visa on arrival | 30 days | Apply online or at major airports; keep the printed approval |
| Madagascar | Visa on arrival | Up to 90 days | Fee scales with length of stay |
| Mozambique | Visa on arrival | 30 days | Available at major airports and land borders |
| Comoros | Visa on arrival | 45 days | Fee payable in cash on arrival |
| Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival | 30 days | Fee payable on arrival at Dili airport |
List current as of 2026 and not exhaustive. Several West Indies (Caribbean) nations such as Dominica, Haiti and St. Vincent & the Grenadines are also commonly visa-free for Pakistani passport holders on short stays, so confirm each island's current rule before booking, as neighbouring islands like Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica still require an advance visa.
These destinations let Pakistani passport holders apply fully online, no embassy visit required.
Fully online application for eligible Pakistani travellers. See our Bahrain e-visa guide.
Apply online before travelling to Baku. See our Baku visa requirements guide.
Online application available for eligible applicants. See our Egypt visit visa guide.
Electronic Travel Authorization required for all visitors, applied for online before departure.
Online e-visa portal open to Pakistani applicants for short tourist and business stays.
See our full Electronic Travel Authorization guide for how ETAs differ from e-visas and full visas.
Holding a valid UAE Residence Visa, not just a UAE work contract, can unlock visa-on-arrival or e-visa access that your Pakistani passport alone would not qualify for.
Countries that have offered visa-on-arrival or e-visa access to holders of a valid UAE residence visa (regardless of nationality) include destinations such as Georgia, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Mauritius, Montenegro, Serbia and Seychelles. Conditions typically apply, for example the UAE residence visa usually needs at least 6 months' remaining validity, and some countries expect you to travel directly from the UAE.
Important: These rules change frequently and vary by airline and border post. Always confirm the current policy for your specific residence visa before booking, and double-check with EasyVisa.pk or the destination's embassy first.
Confirm your destination's current category (visa-free, VOA, e-visa or full visa) on the official government source.
Gather proof of funds, return ticket and hotel booking, since most VOA and visa-free entries still ask for these at the border.
Apply online in advance if an e-visa or ETA is required, never wait until the airport.
Travel with printed approvals and all supporting documents; keep digital copies as backup.
Europe's Schengen Area is not visa-free or visa-on-arrival for Pakistanis. See our dedicated guide for requirements, fees, and how to apply the right way.
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