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Uzbekistan visas

Uzbekistan tourist visa

Many travellers can visit without a visa. The allowed stay depends on citizenship and any extra conditions. Other travellers need an online visa or an embassy visa.

Ways to get a Uzbekistan tourist visa

  2. 60-day visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Kyrgyzstan qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days

    Passports that qualify (1)

  3. 30-day visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries qualify. Indian citizens have a separate condition.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days

    Passports that qualify (84)

  4. Conditional 30-day visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Indian citizens qualify if they hold a valid multiple-entry visa from one of the specified countries or any Schengen Area country.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. 10-day visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Travellers from Hong Kong and Macau are listed for this exemption, with an onward or return air ticket condition.

    Stay
    Up to 10 days

    Passports that qualify (2)

  6. Visa-free tourism for eligible children

    No visa needed

    Some travellers aged under 16 qualify when visiting for tourism with a legal guardian. The nationality rules are unclear.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days

  7. Visa-free entry for eligible older travellers

    No visa needed

    Some travellers aged 55 or above qualify when travelling individually or in an organised tour group. The nationality rules for each condition are unclear.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days

  8. Uzbekistan e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of the listed countries can apply for an online visa.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days
    Valid for
    30 days
    Entries
    Single or multiple entry
    Fee
    US$20
    1. Apply online for an Uzbekistan e-Visa.
    2. Submit the application at least three days before your trip.

  9. Tourist visa from an embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an e-Visa must obtain a visa from an Uzbekistan diplomatic mission.

    Entries
    Multiple-entry tourist visas are mentioned.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Listed nationalities can enter without a visa for an unlimited period, 60 days, 30 days or 10 days. Some exemptions have extra conditions.

Good to know

  • Follow the stay limit and conditions for your entry option.
  • Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo.
  • Passports issued by Abkhazia, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia and Transnistria are not recognised.
  • Multiple-entry tourist visas exist, but their fees and stay limits are not specified.
  • Some age-based exemptions are described, but the nationality rules for them are unclear.
  • Proposed visa exemption agreements are not active entry options.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Uzbekistan?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Listed nationalities can enter without a visa for an unlimited period, 60 days, 30 days or 10 days. Some exemptions have extra conditions.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Uzbekistan?

There are 9 options: Visa-free entry with no stated time limit (no visa at all); 60-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); 30-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); Conditional 30-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); 10-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free tourism for eligible children (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for eligible older travellers (no visa at all); Uzbekistan e-Visa (an online visa); Tourist visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Uzbekistan without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine qualify. Citizens of Kyrgyzstan qualify. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries qualify. Indian citizens have a separate condition. Indian citizens qualify if they hold a valid multiple-entry visa from one of the specified countries or any Schengen Area country. Travellers from Hong Kong and Macau are listed for this exemption, with an onward or return air ticket condition. Some travellers aged under 16 qualify when visiting for tourism with a legal guardian. The nationality rules are unclear. Some travellers aged 55 or above qualify when travelling individually or in an organised tour group. The nationality rules for each condition are unclear.

Can I apply online for Uzbekistan?

Yes: Uzbekistan e-Visa. Citizens of the listed countries can apply for an online visa.

How long can I stay on a Uzbekistan tourist visa?

Many listed nationalities can stay for up to 30 days without a visa.

What rules do I have to follow on a Uzbekistan tourist visa?

Follow the stay limit and conditions for your entry option. Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo. Passports issued by Abkhazia, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia and Transnistria are not recognised.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Uzbekistan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Uzbekistan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Uzbekistan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Uzbekistan tourist visa rules?

On Uzbekistan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Uzbekistan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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