Uzbekistan visa requirements for Sierra Leonean citizens
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan, from its embassy or consulate.
SLE
Sierra Leone
UZB
Uzbekistan
Visa needed
Apply through an Uzbek embassy if you need a visa for tourism.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- US$40
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Uzbekistan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Uzbekistan
Check visa-free entry first, then online or embassy visas.
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
- 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
- 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
Trips to Uzbekistan
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from Sierra Leone
- Plugs C E FAdapter needed
- MoneyUZS so'm
- Time+5h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- 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 sierra leonean citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Uzbekistan visa?
At Uzbekistan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help sierra leonean citizens enter Uzbekistan?
We have no record of Uzbekistan relaxing its rules for sierra leonean citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do uzbekistani citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Uzbekistani citizens get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Uzbekistan?
None of the 10 other Africa passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Uzbekistan are easier for sierra leonean citizens?
Bangladesh, Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore Cambodia, and 3 more let sierra leonean citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Uzbekistan?
Find Uzbekistan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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 Sierra Leone passport?
It ranks #74 and reaches 58 destinations without applying ahead.
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