Burkina Faso passport holders level with Uzbekistan at 57 visa-free destinations

Uzbekistan has dropped to 82nd place out of 106 countries in the latest Henley Passport Index, released by Henley & Partners. The country stood at 73rd in the ranking published in April 2026.

Key facts

• Uzbekistan's current position: 82nd out of 106 countries
• Previous position: 73rd in April 2026
• Destinations open to Uzbek passport holders without a visa obtained before departure: 57
• Countries sharing 82nd place with Uzbekistan: Burkina Faso and Togo
• Top of the index: Singapore, with 193 destinations
• Bottom of the index: Afghanistan, with 22 destinations

What has changed?

Uzbekistan has fallen nine places since the April 2026 edition of the index. It now sits alongside Burkina Faso and Togo, with all three countries sharing 82nd position.

The index does not set out any reason for the change in Uzbekistan's ranking.

How many destinations can Uzbek citizens visit?

Holders of an Uzbek passport can travel to 57 countries and territories either without a visa in advance or by receiving a visa on arrival.

By comparison, Singapore holds first place in the ranking, with its passport holders able to reach 193 destinations without needing a visa beforehand. Afghanistan ranks last, with access to 22 destinations under the same criteria.

How does the Henley Passport Index work?

Henley & Partners ranks passports according to the number of destinations their holders can visit without obtaining a visa before departure. The latest edition covers 106 countries.

What this means for travellers

For Uzbek citizens, the practical position is unchanged by the ranking itself: 57 countries and territories remain available without a visa secured in advance, either visa-free or with a visa issued on arrival.

Travellers should check the current entry rules for each destination before booking, since the index does not list which countries fall into that total of 57, and entry requirements can differ between visa-free travel and visas on arrival.

The source gives no details on upcoming changes to Uzbekistan's visa arrangements or when the next edition of the ranking will be published.