Kazakhstan Advances in Global Passport Rankings
Kazakhstan has improved its position in the latest Henley Passport Index, rising three places to 63rd globally, thereby securing its status as the strongest passport within Central Asia. This advancement reflects Kazakhstan’s expanding diplomatic relations and its growing reputation as a safe and accessible destination for international travelers.
The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports according to the number of countries their holders can enter without obtaining a prior visa. Kazakh passport holders currently enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 79 countries.
Within the Central Asian region, Kazakhstan is followed by the Kyrgyz Republic at 73rd place, granting access to 63 countries, and Uzbekistan ranked 74th, with visa-free travel to 62 destinations. Tajikistan holds the 80th position with 56 visa-free countries, while Turkmenistan is ranked 85th, with access to 49 countries.
On the global stage, Singapore remains at the top of the index for the second consecutive year, with its citizens able to travel visa-free to 193 countries. Japan and South Korea share the second position, each with access to 190 destinations. European nations continue to dominate the top ten rankings. At the lower end of the spectrum, Afghanistan ranks 99th, providing visa-free access to only 25 countries.
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