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Uzbekistan's Passport Ranks 82nd in Henley & Partners 2026 Index

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Uzbekistan has been ranked 82nd out of 106 in the updated passport ranking by Henley & Partners, with 57 destinations accessible without a preliminary visa.

The Uzbek passport shares this position with those of Burkina Faso and Togo. The 57 destinations include countries with visa-free entry and those where a visa can be obtained upon arrival. According to Spot.uz, which analyzed the October version of the index, in September 2025, there were 62 such destinations, and the country was 10 positions higher.

The data on Uzbekistan's previous ranking varies across publications. According to Podrobno.uz and Anhor.uz, as of 2025, the republic was 79th, meaning it has dropped by three positions. UzDaily reports that in April 2026, the country held the 73rd position.

Since September 15, Uzbek citizens have been required to obtain a visa in advance to travel to Thailand. Starting November 1, the same requirement will apply to travel to Egypt.

Among neighboring countries in the region, Kazakhstan ranks 66th (77 destinations), Kyrgyzstan ranks 81st (59), Tajikistan ranks 87th (52), and Turkmenistan ranks 93rd (44). Singapore tops the ranking, with its citizens able to visit 193 destinations without a visa. Afghanistan ranks last, with its passport opening up 22 destinations.

What it means

Uzbek citizens now require a pre-arranged visa to travel to Thailand as of September 15 and to Egypt as of November 1.

Published 23 October 2026, 14:33 · No updates · Russian original

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