Burkina Faso travel: Uzbek passport falls to 82nd, offers 57 visa-free options

Uzbekistan has slipped to 82nd place out of 106 countries in the latest Henley Passport Index, published by Henley & Partners on 22 October 2026. The country stood at 73rd in the April 2026 edition of the ranking. Uzbek passport holders can travel to 57 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance.

Key facts

• Uzbekistan now ranks 82nd among 106 countries in the Henley Passport Index.
• That is down from 73rd place in the April 2026 ranking.
• Uzbek citizens can visit 57 countries and territories without getting a visa before departure.
• Uzbekistan shares 82nd place with Burkina Faso and Togo.
• Singapore leads the index with access to 193 destinations; Afghanistan is last with 22.

What has changed for Uzbek travellers?

Uzbekistan's position has moved down nine places since the April 2026 edition of the ranking. The number of destinations Uzbek citizens can reach without arranging a visa ahead of travel stands at 57 countries and territories.

Who shares Uzbekistan's position?

Uzbekistan holds 82nd place jointly with Burkina Faso and Togo, according to the latest ranking by Henley & Partners. Singapore sits at the top of the index, with its passport holders able to access 193 destinations without a prior visa. Afghanistan ranks last, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 22 destinations.

How does the index work?

The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by 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

Uzbek citizens planning trips should check whether their destination requires a visa before departure, as 57 countries and territories currently allow entry without arranging one in advance. The source does not name those destinations or list any recent changes to specific visa arrangements.

No further update to the index has been announced in the source.