Uzbek citizens can travel to 32 countries without a visa.

Uzbekistan ranked 125th in the global VisaGuide Passport Index 2024, released on November 27. This position allows the republic to secure the second place among Central Asian countries regarding the freedom of movement for its citizens.

The index evaluates the passports of 199 countries worldwide based on the number of countries accessible for visit without a visa or with a visa on arrival. The Uzbek passport scored 27.62 points on the Destination Significance Score scale. This score reflects the "weight" of the countries that Uzbeks can enter without a visa, taking into account factors such as economic development, security level, and more.

Citizens of Uzbekistan have visa-free access to 32 countries. An additional 33 countries offer the option to obtain a visa upon arrival. For travel to 27 countries, Uzbeks need to secure a visa in advance from the diplomatic mission of the respective country. The remaining countries require a visa obtained prior to travel.

In the Central Asian region, Uzbekistan is only behind Kazakhstan, whose passport is ranked 106th. Kyrgyzstan holds the 134th position, Tajikistan is at 141st, and Turkmenistan is in 161st place. Singapore tops the ranking, with its citizens able to travel visa-free to 160 countries worldwide. Somalia is at the bottom of the list.

The VisaGuide Passport Index serves as a significant indicator of the level of international mobility for citizens of various states and reflects, among other things, the level of diplomatic relations between countries. The ability to enter countries without a visa simplifies business trips, tourism, and international cooperation.