BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 22.
The Azerbaijani passport has secured the 73rd
position in the latest global mobility rankings
published by the Henley Passport Index. Compiled
by international consulting firm Henley & Partners, the index
evaluates global travel documents based on the number of
destinations citizens can visit without needing a prior visa.
According to the data, Azerbaijani citizens can travel to 68
destinations either visa-free or by obtaining a visa upon
arrival.
In this list, Azerbaijan ranks ahead of Armenia; the latter
settled in 78th place, offering access to 63 destinations. Among
other nations, Kyrgyzstan ranks 81st with access to 59 countries,
while Uzbekistan ranks 82nd with access to 57 countries via
visa-free travel. Turkmenistan ranks last among the former Soviet
republics, placing 93rd, with its citizens able to travel to 44
countries under a simplified entry regime.
In the July 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index, Singapore
holds the top spot, offering access to 192 destinations either
visa-free or with a visa obtained upon arrival. The United Arab
Emirates, Japan, and South Korea share second place, with access to
188 destinations. Passports from European countries occupy the
subsequent positions.
According to data from July 2026, Afghanistan ranks last,
holding the world's weakest passport. Citizens of this country can
travel to 22 destinations either visa-free or with a
visa-on-arrival.
The Henley Passport Index is compiled based on data from the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) and is updated
regularly. In addition to visa-free entry, the ranking also takes
into account destinations accessible via visa-on-arrival or
electronic travel authorization.
