Embassy
Embassy of the United Kingdom, Tashkent
Tashkent
67 Gulyamov Street 100000
Uzbekistan visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Uzbekistan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
UZB
Uzbekistan
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Uzbekistan.
Ways into Uzbekistan
Check visa-free entry first, then online or embassy visas.
Visa not required For your passport30-day visa-free stayPeople from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your country is on the ministry's list.
- Show your passport or accepted travel document at entry.
Documents required
- Valid passport or accepted travel document
- This covers all passport types and travel purposes.
- Living in a listed country without its citizenship does not qualify you.
Visa not requiredChildren under 16Children under 16 can enter visa-free with their legal representative and biometric travel document.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check the child's biometric travel document.
- Check the accompanying person's visa.
- Travel together and show both documents at entry.
Documents required
- Child's biometric travel document
- Accompanying person's visa
- Children turning 16 during their stay need an exit visa.
- Get it from the migration and citizenship registration office.
- The stay ends when the accompanying person's visa expires, or after 90 days.
Visa on arrivalPre-approved Tashkent airport visaSome travellers can collect a visa at Tashkent airport after getting approval before travel.
How to apply
- Ask your Uzbek host to request foreign ministry approval.
- Get the approval from your host before travel.
- Show approval when buying your ticket and at departure control.
- Collect your visa at Tashkent International Airport's visa desk.
Documents required
- Passport or stateless travel document
- Advance foreign ministry approval
- You must get approval before travel.
- The guide gives no separate airport fee or processing time.
Visa requiredT tourist visaApply through an Uzbek embassy if you need a visa for tourism.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Arrange visa support through your tour company where required.
- Fill in the visa form.
- Submit your documents to the Uzbek embassy handling applications.
- Pay the fee.
Documents required
- Passport valid 90 days beyond visa
- 2 completed application copies
- 2 colour photos, 35 × 45 mm
- Visa support approval where required
- Tourism-agency visa support is required outside the online visa route.
- Each extra entry costs 10 USD.
- Japanese citizens pay no consular fee; document counts can vary by embassy.
Visa requiredTG group tourist visaTourist groups of at least 5 can apply together through an Uzbek embassy.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Per person; extra processing fees may apply
How to apply
- Form your group and arrange the tourism invitation.
- Prepare each person's application and travel documents.
- Submit to the Uzbek embassy and pay.
Documents required
- Passports valid 90 days beyond visas
- Completed applications
- Colour passport photos
- Required invitation approval
- Up to 15 days costs 15 USD per person; 30 days costs 25 USD.
Sources (13)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan; updated 6 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: older visa guidance; checked for differences
- Ministry of Internal Affairs, migration directorate: notice for foreign visitors
- Official electronic visa portal; access attempted but timed out
- Digital Government: official electronic visa portal and application procedure
- Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United States: visa guidance
- Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United Kingdom: visa guidance
- Embassy of Uzbekistan in India: consular and visa guidance
- Embassy of Uzbekistan in Qatar: visa guidance
- Embassy of Uzbekistan in Kyrgyzstan: Saudi Arabian visa exemption notice
- Official legislation database: Uzbekistan–China agreement on mutual visa exemption
- Foreign ministry: entry into force of the Uzbekistan–China visa agreement
- Government announcement: 30-day visa exemption for United States citizens from 1 January 2026
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Trips to Uzbekistan
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C E FAdapter needed
- MoneyUZS so'm
- Time+13h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageRussian
- Emergency102 police103 ambulance
Planning your Uzbekistan trip
Best time to go: Mid-May to early June, or August to early September. June, July and August are the hottest months; winter can bring snow.
- Silk Road sitesUzbekistan has ancient cities and historic sites shaped by its place on the Silk Road.
- Itchan Kala, KhivaExplore Khiva's old city, while checking prices carefully because tourist overcharging is common here.
- Semi-arid landscapesThe country's dry landscapes offer a different side to its historic cities.
Scams to watch for in Uzbekistan
- Found-cash scamA stranger says they have found money. They offer to split it with you, but first ask you to put in some of your own cash.
- Taxi overchargingDrivers and touts quote tourists inflated fares. Hotel-arranged taxis can also cost several times the fair rate. An unclear agreement can leave room for arguments about passengers or luggage.
- ShortchangingSomeone returns less change than you are owed. They may rush the transaction so you leave without counting.
About Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a landlocked Central Asian republic bordered only by other landlocked countries.
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Money
- Uzbekistani soʻm (so'm)
- Languages
- Russian, Uzbek
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +998
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
British citizens do not need a visa for Uzbekistan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Uzbekistan?
Up to 30 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do uzbekistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Uzbekistani citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Uzbekistan?
Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Uzbekistan are easier for british citizens?
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Brunei China, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Uzbekistan?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistani soʻm (so'm). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Uzbekistan?
Russian and Uzbek.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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