Monday, March 17th, 2025

5 countries in the world whose passports are the most lagging, people of Pakistan can only travel to 33 countries


What is the first thing we keep in mind while traveling abroad? Probably a passport, because it is one of the most important things that travelers have to show during airport check-in and security when they reach another country. But every country’s passport has its own strength and importance. And this is the reason, people are able to visit many foreign countries with the help of a passport.

If we talk about powerful passports, then passports of countries like Japan, US, Britain are considered powerful. But on the other hand, some countries also come under weak passport, where people can travel to only 26 to 33 countries. Let us tell you completely about this list for your information. (photo credit: AI)
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Afghanistan – only 26 countries

Afghanistan passport is the weakest passport in the world, through which its citizens get the facility to travel visa-free to only 26 countries. Due to decades of conflict and persistent instability, the ability of Afghan citizens to travel has been greatly limited. Let us tell you, due to security and political issues, many countries impose strict visa rules, due to which international travel has become even more challenging for Afghan citizens.

Syria – 27 countries

Syria – 27 countries

In second place is Syria, whose citizens can visit only 27 countries. There are many reasons for this, such as the years-long civil war and internationally imposed sanctions, which have limited the movement of Syrian citizens. Whereas in most countries, Syrian citizens have to go through many steps like visa application, due to which the process of going to other countries has become even more complicated.

Iraq – 31 countries

Iraq - 31 countries

Iraq’s passport is the third weakest globally, allowing entry into only 31 countries without a visa. This is due to political instability, unrest and tense international relations, due to which the migration of Iraqi people to other countries is limited. Not only this, due to the long process of applying for visa and strict documentation, it also becomes difficult for Iraqis to travel to other countries.

Pakistan – 33 countries

Pakistan – 33 countries

Pakistan’s passport also comes in the fourth weakest passport in the world, which has visa free entry in only 33 countries. Due to continuous security reasons and political instability of the country, it becomes difficult for the citizens of this country to go to another country. Let us tell you, people here have to go through many strict visa rules to go to Europe or North America.

Yemen – 33 countries

Yemen – 33 countries

After Pakistan, Yemen country comes in fifth place, where people can take entry in only 33 visa free countries. Several sanctions have been imposed on Yemen due to the country’s ongoing conflict, security issues and unstable political environment. People from Yemen can travel visa free only to neighboring or regional countries.

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