How strong is Uzbekistan’s passport? 80th in the global ranking

The updated results of the Visa Index, an international ranking that compares passport strength and visa-free travel opportunities, have been published. According to the latest data, the Uzbekistan passport ranks 80th, allowing visa-free access to 62 countries.

In comparison with neighboring countries...
Central Asian countries are ranked as follows:

• Kazakhstan — 63rd place (visa-free access to 44 countries)
  
• Kyrgyzstan — 79th place (27 countries)
  
• Tajikistan — 84th place (23 countries)
  
• Turkmenistan — 92nd place (48 countries)
  

Among these, Uzbekistan leads in the number of visa-free destinations.

Strongest and weakest passports
According to Visa Index:

Strongest passport — Singapore (visa-free to 195 countries)
Weakest passport — Afghanistan (visa-free to only 10 countries)

How is the ranking calculated?
A passport’s rank depends on:
- the number of countries accessible without a visa,
- destinations allowing entry via Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA),
- and those requiring a traditional visa.

Some countries Uzbeks can visit visa-free:
✅ Antigua and Barbuda
✅ Armenia
✅ UAE
✅ Georgia
✅ Kazakhstan
✅ Russia
✅ Thailand
✅ Turkey
✅ Ukraine
✅ Oman
✅ Sri Lanka
✅ Azerbaijan
✅ Tajikistan
✅ Malaysia
✅ Mongolia
... and others (total: 62 countries)

New travel freedoms in 2024
This year brought several new opportunities for Uzbek citizens:

- Visa-free access to the UAE, Thailand, and Oman
- A 30-day visa-free agreement with China was signed (pending ratification)

Uzbekistan’s passport is gaining strength
A strong passport is not just about travel — it reflects international confidence. Uzbekistan’s visa-free access map is expanding year by year, and this trend is expected to continue. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!