Visa on arrivalMaldives
Indian Ocean · Asia
Slow island days, clear lagoons and a little room to switch off.
Visa-free countries for Pakistani passport holders
Your next trip, fewer barriers. 28 countries let you in without an embassy visa: 8 visa-free, 15 with a visa on arrival and 5 that need online approval before you fly. 12 are confirmed on official government pages; the rest are marked in the list.
The Maldives
Indian Ocean · Visa on arrival01
Start with your passportOptions relevant to Pakistani travellers
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Know the entry typeVisa-free, visa on arrival and eTA, kept separate
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Go to the official sourceRead the conditions before you book
Where you can go without an embassy visa
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Visa on arrival
Visa on arrivalNepal
South Asia · Asia
Himalayan horizons, mountain trails and cities full of stories.
eTA · no visa neededSeychelles
Indian Ocean · Africa
Granite shores, quiet coves and a different shade of blue.
Every destination without an embassy visa
Every row was checked against official government sources in September 2026. Rows marked Unconfirmed have no official page yet, so treat them as leads, not rules.
MaldivesVerified guideApproval before travelAsia30 daysVisa on arrivalNepalVerified guideAsia30 daysVisa on arrival
QatarVerified guideApproval before travelMiddle EastStay variesVisa on arrivalSeychellesVerified guideApproval before travelAfrica90 dayseTA required
Sri LankaVerified guideApproval before travelAsia30 dayseTA requiredVisa-free doesn’t always mean no paperwork. Travel authorisation, accommodation and onward-travel requirements may still apply. Open a country to see its entry information.
Removed after our September 2026 check. These now need a visa before travel:
- Bolivia: Pakistan is in Group III: a visa with prior migration approval is needed from a Bolivian consulate. Official source
- Cabo Verde: Since 1 January 2026 Pakistanis need a visa from an embassy before arrival. Official source
- Senegal: Pakistan is not on the visa-exempt list. A visa is needed from a Senegalese embassy. Official source
How to use this list
Three quick checks before you book a ticket.
Discover your options
Choose a region or browse destinations for your Pakistani passport.
Understand the details
Check the entry category and any extra requirements for your destination.
Confirm, then make plans
Visit the official immigration website for the latest rules before booking.
Questions Pakistani travellers ask
Which countries are visa-free for Pakistani passport holders?
8 countries let Pakistani passport holders in without a visa: Barbados, Dominica, Gambia, Haiti, Micronesia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu. Visa-free does not mean paperwork-free. Border officers can still ask for a return ticket, accommodation and proof of funds, and Barbados wants an online arrival form.
How many countries can Pakistanis visit without an embassy visa?
28 on our list: 8 visa-free, 15 with a visa on arrival and 5 that need an online approval before you fly. 12 are confirmed on an official page that covers Pakistani passports, 12 on official pages that don't name Pakistan directly, and 4 are not yet confirmed.
What is the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival and eTA?
Visa-free means no visa at all, though entry conditions still apply. Visa on arrival means the visa is issued at the airport, often for a fee. An eTA or online approval must be granted before you board, even when no embassy visa is needed.
Which countries need approval before I travel?
Barbados, Ghana, Maldives, Palau, Qatar, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mauritania, Seychelles, Sri Lanka. Each one needs a form, booking or approval before departure. Open the country in the list for the exact step.
Can Pakistanis get a visa on arrival in Ghana?
Only with prior approval. A sponsor in Ghana must get a visa-on-arrival approval letter from Ghana Immigration Service before you travel. You cannot get it just by arriving at the airport.
Is Qatar visa-free for Pakistan?
No. Pakistanis can get a visa on arrival in Qatar only with a hotel booked through Discover Qatar before travel. The fee is QAR 100.
Is the Maldives visa-free for Pakistan?
You don’t need a visa before travel. The Maldives gives Pakistanis a free 30-day visa on arrival, but you must submit the IMUGA traveller declaration within 96 hours before you fly.
Does this tool guarantee I can enter?
No. The immigration officer at the border makes the final decision. Always check the official source before you book.