Uzbekistan Visa

updated: June 6, 2023

Do You Need a Visa to Uzbekistan?

Citizens of the CIS, Europe, and several other nations do not need a visa to travel to Uzbekistan. However, for citizens of the USA, China, and certain other countries, a visa is mandatory. An electronic visa to Uzbekistan can be conveniently obtained through the official portal at e-visa.gov.uz.

For more details on entry requirements, types of visas, and the application process, continue reading below.

General Information About Uzbekistan Visas

Is it possible to enter Uzbekistan without a visa?

Indeed, passport holders from 90 different countries are permitted to enter Uzbekistan visa-free. The duration of stay allowed varies from 10 days up to a full year, contingent on one's nationality. Additionally, residents of the UAE, along with certain individuals aged 55 and over, are exempt from needing a visa to travel to Uzbekistan. A comprehensive list of the relevant countries is provided below.

What are the Uzbekistan visa requirements?

The process of meeting Uzbekistan visa requirements is generally quite uncomplicated. The necessary materials will vary depending on the application method you choose. Typically, you'll need your passport along with its copies, a number of passport-sized photographs, a visa support letter (especially for embassy applications), and a payment to cover the consular fee. There are three methods for obtaining a visa, each with its distinct set of requirements. More detailed information about each method can be found below:

• E-Visa
• Embassy Visa
• Tashkent Airport Visa

What is the Uzbekistan visa fee?

The Uzbekistan visa fee varies based on several factors including the method of acquisition, the duration of stay, and the number of visits planned. The cost for an E-visa ranges from 20 to 50 USD. If you're obtaining a visa through an embassy, the fee can be anywhere from 40 to 200 USD. The fee for a visa procured at the Tashkent airport is contingent on your nationality and can range from 50 to 160 USD.

How can I obtain an Uzbekistan e-visa and check its application status?

To secure an Uzbekistan e-visa, you need to visit the official portal, complete the application form with your personal details, specify your intended date of entry, and upload a scan of your passport as well as a passport-sized photograph. After submitting your information, you'll receive an email containing an activation code. This code needs to be entered back on the portal, followed by the payment of the required visa fee. Within three days, you'll either receive an email with a PDF of your electronic visa or a notification of rejection without a specified reason.

For checking the status of your e-visa application, navigate to this page (https://e-visa.gov.uz/status) and input the activation code, which you'll have received in the application confirmation email.

To enter Uzbekistan or transit through its territory, a visa is generally required. However, a visa-free entry regime applies to citizens of certain countries. In addition, citizens of 35 countries can transit Uzbekistan for up to 5 days without a visa.

Electronic visas were introduced on 15 July 2018. More information on Uzbekistan’s visa requirements and the application process are provided below.

Visa-Free Nationalities

Citizens of the following post-soviet countries do not need an Uzbekistan visa: with unlimited time: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine; up to 60 days Kyrgyzstan.

The citizens of the countries listed below do not need a visa for visits of up to 30 days:

* Individuals who possess a residency visa for UAE will also be granted 30-day visa-free entry, provided the resident visa is valid for at least 90 days after entering Uzbekistan.

Citizens of the below countries are granted 10-day visa-free entry to Uzbekistan if they have a ticket for international departure:

Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Chinese citizens (including the citizens of Hong Kong)

Also, visa-free entry to Uzbekistan for up to 30 days is established for citizens of the following countries who have reached the age of 55:
China (as part of tourist groups)
USA
Vietnam

Applying for an Electronic Visa

Citizens of many countries can now get e-visas (single, double, or multiple entry) through the e-visa portal. After completing the application form, you will receive confirmation by email that your application has been received, and will be asked to pay the visa fee. The fee is US$20 for a single-entry visa, US$35 for double-entry, and US$50 for multiple-entry.

When your Uzbekistan e-visa is ready, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. This will provide a link to the portal from which you can download the e-visa in PDF format. You must print out a copy of this e-visa to show when checking in for your flight and when entering and leaving Uzbekistan. You must also carry a copy of the e-visa with you throughout your trip around Uzbekistan. Electronic copies of the e-visa (such as on your mobile phone) are not sufficient – you must carry a hard copy.

In the unlikely event that the e-visa is not granted, you will be notified by email. In this case, you may wish to try applying for an Uzbekistan visa at an embassy or consulate instead.

Citizens of the following countries can obtain e-visa:

More detailed information on the electronic visa to Uzbekistan is available here. 

Applying for a Visa Through an Embassy or Consulate

Applying for a tourist visa for Uzbekistan through an embassy or consulate involves two steps:

1. Obtaining visa support (permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
2. Obtaining a visa from an Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan — or, in some cases, obtaining a visa on arrival at the airport.

Uzbekistan Visa Support / Letter of Invitation (LOI)

Visa support is a kind of permission for a tourist to apply for a visa to Uzbekistan. A travel agency licensed by the State Committee for Tourism Development must submit, on the tourist’s behalf, a letter of invitation (LOI) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. The Ministry reviews the document within 7 working days. After this, the Ministry sends its permission by telex to the embassy or consulate at which the tourist plans to apply for the visa. Once the Ministry has granted its permission, the travel agency provides the tourist with the telex number that he or she will need to provide as a reference when applying for the visa. The Ministry has the right to refuse to issue the visa support without providing an explanation.

If you haven't found your nationality in the visa-free and e-visa lists, you will need to obtain Visa Support, a.k.a. a Letter Of Invitation (LOI) and apply for an Uzbekistan visa at the embassy.

We would be pleased to provide you with visa support at no extra cost as a part of a tour package booked with us. Please note that, to obtain the visa, you will also have to pay consular fees at the Embassy or Consulate. These fees range from US$40 to US$200, depending on your citizenship and the duration of your stay.

Obtaining the Visa From an Embassy or Consulate

After you receive the telex number, you can apply for your visa at an embassy or consulate. You will need to provide your completed visa application form, your passport, telex number, and one passport-size photo; and pay the consular fees.
You can download the official application form for an Uzbek tourist visa from: visa.mfa.uz. This form is accepted in all embassies and consulates of Uzbekistan.

Obtaining a Visa on Arrival at the Airport

You can get a visa on arrival at the airport in Tashkent if:
•    You are a citizen of a country that does not have an embassy or consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan and/or
•    You have insufficient time to get a visa at an embassy or consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan (if you are travelling to Uzbekistan via a country with an embassy but only spending a short time there, or if you live in a country with an embassy but your visit to Uzbekistan is within the next 2 months).
If you are from a country eligible for an e-visa, we recommend that you apply for an e-visa rather than a visa on arrival.
To obtain a visa on arrival, you must present your passport, return ticket, and visa fee (in cash) at the visa desk in the airport. If you are from a country that is not eligible for the e-visa, you must also present a visa support letter. You must apply for visa support in advance (see process above).

Transit Visa for Uzbekistan

Passport holders of the countries listed below are permitted to transit Uzbekistan for up to 5 days without a visa. To be eligible for visa-free transit, you must arrive in and depart from Uzbekistan on Uzbekistan Airways, and present your airline ticket on arrival at the airport.
If you need a transit visa (valid for 3 days/72 hours), you must apply in advance via an embassy or consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In addition to the standard documents required to apply for a tourist visa, you must provide an airline or rail ticket that shows your arrival and departure dates.
The processing time for a transit visa is 3 working days.

Uzbekistan Visa for Applicants Under 16

Foreign citizens under the age of 16 do not need a visa to enter Uzbekistan if they:
- are accompanied by a parent or guardian who has an entry visa to Uzbekistan, and
- have a passport or biometric travel document.

The length of the child’s stay is limited to the period of validity of his parent or guardian’s visa (but, in any case, cannot exceed 90 days). A foreign citizen who will reach the age of 16 during his or her stay in Uzbekistan needs to obtain an exit visa at the Office of Entry, Exit and Citizenship.

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