Uzbekistan's passport improves position on global ranking

Uzbekistan’s passport has ranked 72nd in the Henley Passport Index, which is compiled using International Air Transport Association data and reflects the number of countries citizens can enter without a visa.

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According to the index, Uzbek citizens can travel visa-free to 62 countries.

Singapore topped the ranking, with its citizens enjoying visa-free access to 193 countries. Japan and South Korea followed in second place, with their passports granting entry to 190 countries.

Among Central Asian states, Kazakhstan leads with visa-free access to 79 countries. Kyrgyzstan ranked 71st, Tajikistan 78th, and Turkmenistan 84th. At the bottom of the list were Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.