Uzbekistan:Visa Requirements

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Uzbekistan: Visa Requirements

Visa requirements may change. Always verify the latest information through official government sources.

Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • The passenger must enter with a valid national passport accepted by Uzbekistan as a travel document or a valid international travel document replacing it. The state services portal states that the international passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry. The required blank passport page for visa-free entry is not explicitly specified in the central official source.
  • The permitted visa-free stay duration varies according to the international agreement the passenger benefits from, passport type, residence status, or special exemption arrangement. The applicable period begins at the moment the border is crossed, and the passenger must leave the country before the permitted period expires. A person wishing to stay longer must obtain the appropriate visa or residence status.
  • In some conditional visa exemptions, the passenger must present an airline ticket issued to their own country or a third country. If benefiting from a special exemption based on residence status, the original residence permit must be presented at entry and this document must meet the prescribed minimum validity period. These conditions are not universal for all visa-free passengers.
  • Foreign children under sixteen years of age may benefit from a special visa exemption provided they have a biometric travel document and travel with their legal representatives. The child's stay duration cannot exceed the visa or permit period of the accompanying person and in any case cannot be longer than 90 days from the date of entry.
  • Foreigners staying longer than three business days must have their temporary accommodation addresses registered. If staying in a hotel, sanatorium, or similar facility, the registration is done by the facility management. If staying in a private residence, the host must register via the electronic system or an authorized internal affairs unit. When the address is changed, re-registration for the new address is required. The registration document must be kept during the stay and, if requested, presented to the authorized authorities, including at exit border control.
  • Travel health insurance, a specific minimum insurance coverage, bank statement, a specific minimum amount of money, hotel reservation, or vaccination certificate for visa-free entry has not been published on the central visa page as a common requirement for all passengers.

E-Visa Application Requirements

  • The application is made online through the official e-Visa portal. The applicant must enter into the system their citizenship information, the type of travel document they will use, the purpose of travel, planned stay dates, biographical information, and a valid email address. The information must be written in English and match the records in the travel document to be used for entry.
  • After selecting citizenship, travel document, and purpose of travel, the portal determines whether the applicant can use the e-visa system. The system informs the applicant who does not require a visa before the payment stage. It redirects the applicant who is not eligible for an e-visa to Uzbekistan's authorized diplomatic mission. Therefore, the portal's eligibility result is personal and does not constitute a universal right to apply.
  • The application must upload a facial photograph and an electronic copy of the main page of the passport or travel document containing personal information and photograph. The scan of the passport page must be legible and the file size must not exceed 500 KB. The photograph must comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization's DOC 9303 recommendations. The exact pixel size, background color, date of taking, and file format of the photograph are not explicitly specified in the central official source.
  • To activate the application, the numerical code sent to the applicant's email address must be entered into the portal. The result of the application is sent to the same email address. The approved e-visa is issued in PDF format and the application status can be tracked through the portal.
  • A person with dual or multiple nationalities must select in the application the travel document they will use to enter Uzbekistan. The same passport or travel document used in the e-visa application must be presented when entering the country. If the information in the e-visa does not match the information in the travel document, the e-visa is considered invalid.
  • The application must be made at least three business days before the planned date of entry. The official processing time is two business days, excluding the day the application is made. If a refusal is given as a result of the examination by the authorized authority, the fee paid is not refunded.
  • The e-visa is valid for 90 days and permits a maximum stay of 30 days in the country. The single-entry e-visa is 20 USD, the double-entry e-visa is 35 USD, and the multiple-entry e-visa is 50 USD. The fee for a group e-visa starts at 20 USD per person. Payment is made through an online international payment system; the portal's detailed instructions specify payment by Visa card.
  • The e-visa does not need to be affixed to the passport. The passenger must present the e-visa at border control together with the passport in printed or electronic form. It is not explicitly stated in the central official source that the e-visa is restricted to a specific airport, port, or land border crossing.
  • The required blank passport page, financial sufficiency amount, period to be covered by the bank statement, travel health insurance, minimum insurance coverage, hotel reservation, return ticket, and vaccination certificate for the e-visa are not explicitly specified in the central official e-visa checklist.
  • The e-visa holder must also register their temporary address if staying longer than three business days. Hotels and other licensed accommodation facilities carry out this procedure on behalf of the passenger.

Visa on Arrival Requirements

  • Visa on arrival is not a general tourist visa facility. Eligible foreigners from countries that do not have a diplomatic mission or consulate of Uzbekistan, as well as designated stateless persons, can only obtain a visa from the visa unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Tashkent International Airport.
  • The inviting natural or legal person in Uzbekistan must apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the travel and obtain an approved visa confirmation from the Visa Services unit of the Consular and Legal Department. This confirmation must be sent to the invited person. The passenger must present the confirmation document when purchasing the airline ticket and at passport control in the country of departure; the visa must be issued at Tashkent International Airport based on this document.
  • The inviting legal entity must submit: a visa request form on corporate letterhead, an electronic application form, a copy of the invited person's passport, copies of the passports of the organization's manager and authorized employee, organization documents, authorization and power of attorney documents, and a copy of the airline ticket or reservation. For invitations for employment purposes, an appropriate work permit document is also required.
  • The inviting natural person must submit: a standard invitation application, an electronic form, copies of the passports of the invited and inviting persons, the original invitation document issued by the internal affairs authority, and a copy of the airline ticket or reservation. The official examination period for proper invitation applications submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is four business days.
  • The passenger must travel with a valid international passport. The number of photographs, copies of the application form, payment method, total fee, and processing time at the airport that will be required during visa issuance at the airport are not explicitly specified in the central official source. The consular fee to be applied may be determined according to the type and duration of the visa issued; in addition, actual service costs that vary according to the place of processing may be charged.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • Consular visas are issued by diplomatic missions or consulates of Uzbekistan based on a visa confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visa confirmation is based on an invitation application from a natural or legal person registered permanently or temporarily in Uzbekistan. Depending on the type of visa applied for, direct visa support, a telex number, an invitation, or a request from an authorized institution may be required.
  • The applicant must submit their valid passport or stateless person travel document. According to the central application page, the validity period of the document must be at least three months longer than the validity period of the requested visa. Official diplomatic mission checklists also include the condition that the passport is not torn, damaged, and is in good condition.
  • The central checklist requires two copies of the fully completed visa application form and two color photographs measuring 35 × 45 millimeters. Official mission pages request that the form be signed by the applicant and that the photographs be attached to the forms. The background color and date of taking of the photograph are not explicitly specified in the central official source.
  • A photocopy of the main page of the passport containing personal information and photograph is mandatory in some official consulate checklists. The central Ministry of Foreign Affairs page does not list this copy as a common document for all applicants. The local checklist of the mission applied to should be taken as a basis.
  • The required number of blank pages in the passport is not explicitly specified in the central official source. The examined official diplomatic mission pages require at least one blank page for the visa sticker.
  • The document supporting the purpose of travel varies according to the requested visa category. For business travel: invitation from the organization in Uzbekistan or Ministry confirmation; for private visit: invitation issued by the internal affairs authorities and telex number; for tourist travel: visa support letter from the authorized tourism organization, if necessary; for study: request from the educational institution; for academic activity: application from the authorized scientific or educational institution; for medical treatment: invitation from the healthcare facility; for employment: work permit from the authorized authority; for press activity: accreditation document; for investment visa: official company or securities documents showing the nature and amount of the investment.
  • From the inviting legal entity, a corporate request form, electronic application, copies of passports of the invited person and authorized company officials, the company's license or registration documents, assignment decisions, and power of attorney may be requested. From the inviting natural person, an invitation application, copies of passports of the parties, and the original invitation document issued by the internal affairs authority are requested.
  • Single-entry visa fees: up to 7 days 40 USD, up to 15 days 50 USD, up to 30 days 60 USD, up to 3 months 80 USD, up to 6 months 120 USD, and up to 1 year 160 USD. An additional 10 USD is added to the tariff for each additional entry.
  • Multiple-entry visa fees: up to 6 months 150 USD, up to 1 year 250 USD, up to 2 years 300 USD, and up to 3 years 350 USD. The basic fee for a 30-day tourist visa is 40 USD, and an additional 10 USD is added for each additional entry.
  • For groups of at least five persons, with children under 16 not included in the group count, the group visa fee is 15 USD per person for up to 15 days and 25 USD per person for up to 30 days. In addition to the visa fee, actual service costs that vary according to the place of processing may be charged.
  • The accepted payment method for the consular fee is not explicitly specified in the central official source. Some official missions use bank transfer, while others use a payment receipt issued by the consulate. The payment method and additional service fee should be checked according to the mission applied to.
  • Proper written applications for invitation or visa support made to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are examined within four business days. A single processing time for general consular visas applicable to all missions is not explicitly specified in the central official source. Some official missions publish five business days for normal processing and three business days for urgent processing. The local processing time may vary depending on the mission applied to and the type of visa.
  • The validity period of the visa and the permitted stay are determined according to the visa category. Tourist visa: up to one month; business and visitor visas: up to one year; student visa: up to one year; academic visa: from three months to two years; medical visa: up to three months; investment visa: up to three years. The number of entries may be single, double, or multiple depending on the visa type and the approved request.
  • Bank statement, a specific minimum financial amount, salary certificate, hotel reservation, general travel health insurance, minimum insurance coverage, vaccination certificate, fingerprints, and an interview requirement covering all applicants are not explicitly specified in the central visa checklist.
  • A common central rule applicable to all consular visa types regarding translation, notarization, legalization, or apostille of documents has not been published. Additional conditions may apply depending on the country where the document was issued, the purpose of travel, and the diplomatic mission applied to.
  • The mission applied to may request additional information or documents. Local official checklists may regulate the number of documents, submission method, appointment, payment method, and processing time differently.
  • The holder of a consular visa must register their temporary address if they will stay in the country longer than three business days. Registration for those staying in a hotel is done by the facility management, for those staying in a private residence by the host or an authorized internal affairs unit.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • For a transit visa application, the passport valid for consular visas, two copies of the completed application form, and two color photographs measuring 35 × 45 millimeters must be submitted. The mission applied to may also request a signed form, a copy of the personal information page of the passport, at least one blank passport page, and a payment receipt.
  • The applicant must submit a valid visa of the destination country if a visa is required for entry to that country and a travel document confirming the date of departure from Uzbekistan. Official mission checklists require a copy of the airline ticket with confirmed entry and exit dates to/from Uzbekistan.
  • A transit visa may be valid for up to three months from the date of issue. It is issued as single or double entry and permits a maximum stay of 72 hours per entry. The central Ministry of Foreign Affairs page states the transit visa processing time as three days.
  • The single transit visa fee is 40 USD for up to 72 hours, the double transit visa fee is 50 USD. Additional actual processing costs may vary depending on the place of application. The accepted payment method is not explicitly specified in the central official source.
  • In the special visa-free air transit procedure, the passenger must transit through an international airport in Uzbekistan and have a valid ticket issued for a flight to a third country within five days. The current central Ministry of Foreign Affairs page requires that this ticket be issued by Uzbekistan Airways. This procedure applies only to passengers who meet the conditions of the relevant transit exemption.
  • The transit visa holder must follow the itinerary and stay duration specified in the visa and comply with the established border crossing rules. Persons who are merely in transit or who do not exceed three business days in the country may be exempted from temporary address registration.
Population
37,724,223(2026 est.)
Official language
Uzbek; regional official language: Karakalpak
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Asia
Capital
Tashkent
Currency
Uzbekistani som
Area
448,978 km²
Phone code
+998

Uzbekistan: Key Destinations

Tashkent is the capital and primary international gateway to Uzbekistan. Major cities include Samarkand and Bukhara, both rich in history.

The country is famed for its Silk Road heritage, with stunning architecture and vibrant bazaars. Key cultural destinations also include Khiva and the Registan square.

Many visitors begin in Tashkent and travel west through Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. This route covers the most significant historical sites across the country.