The 10 countries are: Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Gambia, Haiti, Micronesia, Montserrat, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago; and Vanuatu.

Pakistan nationals are eligible for a visa on arrival in 21 countries, as they can obtain a visa at the airport or border crossing point upon arrival.

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Sri Lanka allows Pakistani passport holders to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to visiting the country. An eTA is a digital travel document required for eligible travellers who are visa-exempt for a specific country, and it can be obtained online prior to travel.

Around 43 countries require Pakistan nationals to apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) before travelling. An eVisa is a digital visa that can be applied for online and, in most cases, sent to the applicant’s email.