Do I need a visa to Uzbekistan?
Travel to Uzbekistan attracts more and more tourists from all over the world to this amazing country! Also, here many companies prefer to hold various business events, combining pleasant with useful, budget with interesting. After all, Uzbekistan is a real pearl of Central Asia.
The main question for many people who want to come to this oriental fairy tale is whether a visa to Uzbekistan is needed? There are many nuances here, and the answer cannot be unambiguous. To understand everything specifically, let’s consider this topic in detail.
Visa to Uzbekistan is not necessary for: tourists and entrepreneurs from Russia and other CIS countries, some European countries, from the United States at the age of 55 years and above in a group of at least 5 people, as well as other countries.
Visa to Uzbekistan is required for: guests and businessmen from the USA, China, some other countries.
To quickly and without unnecessary hassle, and most importantly, correctly issue a visa to Uzbekistan, please contact our consultants, leaving an application on the site or calling by phone. You can also apply for a visa on the official website: e-visa.gov.uz.
Important: visa application through the state portal must be submitted in advance, at least 7 days before arrival in the Republic.
Now let’s take a closer look at the rules of entry to Uzbekistan, as well as what visas to Uzbekistan there are, ways of obtaining them, how much it costs to get a visa to Uzbekistan.
General information about visa to Uzbekistan
Nowadays it is much easier to get an Uzbek visa than it was a few years ago. Now Uzbekistan is a free country for more than 90 countries of the world. There are several visa regimes in the republic: visa-free, transit without visa, simplified visa, electronic online visa and visa with letter of invitation. The type of visa depends on the purpose of travel. There are a total of 28 types of different Uzbek visas. Among them are: diplomatic, tourist, investment and others.
Can I enter Uzbekistan without a visa?
As we said earlier, Uzbekistan is open to 90 countries and it is possible for citizens of these countries to visit Uzbekistan without a visa, for a period from 10 days to 1 year. Also, residents of the United Arab Emirates, and some other people aged 55 years and older may not need a visa. The list of countries whose citizens do not need to apply for a visa is posted below.
What are the requirements for a visa to Uzbekistan?
In order not to violate the legislation of the country and to get a visa you need to follow a few rules. It is important to know that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan may not approve entry into the country for some foreign citizens.
Obtaining an Uzbek visa is not complicated. The procedure itself is quite simple and democratic. There are several ways to apply for a visa to Uzbekistan and depending on them you will need the following documents: passport with copies, portrait photos in several copies. If the visa is issued through the embassy, you will also need: a letter of invitation, some other documents, a receipt for the consular fee. It is also necessary to fill out a visa application and questionnaire in all visa options.
There are three ways to get a visa to Uzbekistan:
• E-visa, electronically, on the Internet
• At consular offices
• At the main airport
How much does a visa to Uzbekistan cost?
The answer to this question also requires detailed consideration. Usually, the cost of an E-visa is 20-50$, a visa obtained at the embassy is more expensive and will cost about 40-200$. To get a visa at the airport you will need to spend 50-160$. Single-entry and multiple-entry visas also differ in cost, the first one costs about 20$, and a multiple-entry visa costs from 60$.
How to get an e-visa to Uzbekistan? How to check the status of e-visa application?
Go to the portal to get a visa. The first thing you need to do is fill out the application form with personal data entry. It is quite easy and fast. Enter the date of visiting the country, send scans of your passport and photos. Next, expect to receive a letter to the mail specified by you. It will contain an activation code, enter it on the site and pay for the service. Then within 3 days expect to receive an e-visa or rejection, in PDF format.
To check the application status, go to: https://e-visa.gov.uz/status with the activation code sent to you earlier.
Visa is a document that allows foreigners to enter Uzbekistan or transit through the country. For 90 countries there is a visa-free regime, and also for 35 countries there is a transit up to 5 days with visiting the sights of Uzbekistan.
Electronic visa to Uzbekistan
The simplest and easiest way to get an Uzbek visa is e-visa, which can be issued via the Internet. To do this, fill out the application form, attach scans of documents and wait for a reply, which will come in 3 days. When the visa is ready, you will receive a link where you can download the document and print it out to keep it for the whole time of your stay in Uzbekistan.
With an e-visa you can be present on the territory of RUz for up to 30 days. The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Only tourist and business visas are issued in E-format. Tourists and businessmen from India, China, South Korea, USA and other countries most often come to Uzbekistan on E-visas.
Electronic visas are available to citizens of the following countries:
| Algeria | Cameroon | Peru |
| Albania | Kiribati | Samoa |
| Angola | China | Saudi Arabia |
| Bahrain | Colombia | Seychelles |
| Bolivia | DPRK | Senegal |
| Bhutan | Côte d'Ivoire | Commonwealth of Dominica |
| Vanuatu | Kuwait | UNITED STATES |
| Venezuela | Laos | Solomon Islands |
| Vietnam | Lebanon | Suriname |
| Gabon | Mauritius | Thailand |
| Guyana | Macedonia | Tonga |
| Ghana | Maldives | Tunisia |
| Hong Kong | Morocco | Uruguay |
| Egypt | Marshall Islands | Federated States of Micronesia |
| India | Nauru | Fiji |
| Jordan | Nepal | Philippines |
| Iran | Oman | Sri Lanka |
| Cape Verde | Palau | Ecuador |
| Cambodia | Paraguay |
If you need help or more information on obtaining an e-visa, then please contact our consultants.
Visa-free entry to Uzbekistan
There are several visa-free regimes for citizens of different countries. For example, residents of Russia and CIS countries (Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Azerbaijan and others) can visit the republic without time restrictions. For citizens of Kyrgyzstan - the period of 60 days. There are also countries, for the residents of which there is a visa-free regime for 30 days. These are Turkey, Germany, Italy, France, Great Britain, Spain, Japan and others.
Below is their full list.
| Australia | Ireland | Republic of Korea |
| Austria | Iceland | Romania |
| Andorra | Spain | San Marino |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Italy | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Argentina | Canada | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Bahamas | Qatar | Saint Lucia |
| Barbados | Costa Rica | Serbia |
| Belize | Cuba | Singapore |
| Belgium | Latvia | Slovakia |
| Bulgaria | Lithuania | Slovenia |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Liechtenstein | Tajikistan |
| Brazil | Luxembourg | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Brunei Darussalam | Malaysia | Turkey |
| Vatican City | Malta | Finland |
| United Kingdom | Mexico | France |
| Hungary | Monaco | Croatia |
| Guatemala | Mongolia | Montenegro |
| Germany | Netherlands | Czech Republic |
| Honduras | Nicaragua | Chile |
| Grenada | New Zealand | Switzerland |
| Greece | Norway | Sweden |
| Denmark | UAE (including residents)* | El Salvador |
| Dominica | Panama | Estonia |
| Dominican Republic | Poland | Jamaica |
| Israel | Portugal | Japan |
| Indonesia | Republic of Cyprus |
Citizens over 55 years of age arriving from China (group tourism), the United States and Vietnam can also stay for 30 days without a visa.
Entry to RUz without visa for 10 days
Citizens of the following countries can stay in Uzbekistan without a visa for 10 days if they have a ticket for departure:
• Kingdom of Bahrain
• State of Kuwait
• Sultanate of Oman
• China (including Hong Kong SAR)
If you did not find your country in the list or have any questions, please contact our consultants for clarification. We are always happy to help you.
Visa to Uzbekistan through the embassy
You can also get a visa at consular missions and embassies. To do this you need to:
1. Get visa support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.
2. Get a visa at the Embassy of RUz, or at the airport.
Apply for such a visa directly to the Embassy of RUz in your country.
Visa support for tourist visa to Uzbekistan
To get tourist visa support you can apply to a travel agency, which has a special license of Uzbektourism company. Then your affairs will be handled by the specialists of the agency. They will submit the documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, where their consideration may take 7 days. Then the license will be sent to the embassy in your country. The travel agent will inform you about the receipt or refusal of the visa.
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Obtaining a visa at an embassy
Once you have received the telex number, submit the visa application form to the Embassy or Consulate. You should bring a photo, passport and the telex number sent by us or otherwise obtained. Do not forget to pay the consular fee. You can download the Uzbek tourist visa application form on the website: evisa.mfa.uz. If you have any questions, please contact our specialists. We will always help.
Visa to Uzbekistan on arrival at Tashkent airport
In special cases you can get a visa directly at Tashkent airport. If there is no RUz embassy in your country, or you had little time to apply for a visa, then this option will work for you. You will need: copies of your ticket and passport.
If there is no Uzbek consulate in your country, the inviting person should be concerned in advance and apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the application will be considered within 7 days. Then a stamp will be issued, which will be needed when purchasing an air ticket. Then the stayer should apply to the visa sector at Tashkent airport and obtain a visa.
Transit visa to Uzbekistan
A transit visa is a visa that is issued for transferring or passing through Uzbekistan to another country. With this visa you can leave the airport for a short time and go to the city for a tour or rest in a hotel between flights. Transit visa application is considered for 3 days. So, it should be taken care of in advance.
Recall that there are 35 countries for whose citizens you can make transit entry up to 5 days without a visa. It is important to have air tickets of Uzbek airlines from the country of departure to RUz and from RUz to the country of final arrival.
List of 35 countries:
| Albania | Mauritius | USA |
| Algeria | Macedonia | Thailand |
| Bahrain | Maldives | Tunisia |
| Bhutan | Morocco | Turkmenistan |
| Venezuela | Nauru | Uruguay |
| Vietnam | Oman | Fiji |
| Gabon | Palau | Philippines |
| Guyana | Peru | Sri Lanka |
| India | Saudi Arabia | Ecuador |
| Colombia | Seychelles | Equatorial Guinea |
| Kuwait | Suriname | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Lebanon |
Visa to Uzbekistan for minors
Children and adolescents under 16 years of age may visit Uzbekistan without a visa if accompanied by a parent or guardian and in the presence of a child's passport or other document confirming the minor's identity. The time of stay of the child is limited by the visa of the adult accompanying him/her, but may not exceed 90 days. If the child reaches the age of majority on the territory of RUz, it is necessary to apply for visa issuance in the migration centers.
Information for visa support
We help you to get visa support. If you wish to receive it, please write to us. In a special request form, you can immediately attach a copy of your passport. Then we will send your documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and upon receipt of authorization we will inform you about the telex number.
