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Uzbekistan visas

Uzbekistan transit visa

Transit visas allow stays of up to 72 hours. Listed nationalities can instead enter without a visa for five days when connecting through an international airport to a third country.

Ways to get a Uzbekistan transit visa

  1. Five-day visa-free transit

    Transit without a visa

    Citizens of the listed countries qualify when transiting through an international airport in Uzbekistan with an onward ticket to a third country.

    Stay
    Five days

  2. Transit visa

    Visa needed

    Transit visas are described as available to all nationalities, but the refusal of entry and transit for citizens of Kosovo still applies.

    Stay
    Up to 72 hours

Who needs it

Travellers who need transit permission and do not qualify for visa-free entry or visa-free transit can use a transit visa.

Who doesn't

Listed nationalities can enter without a visa for five days when transiting through Uzbekistan's international airports with an onward ticket to a third country.

Changing planes

Leaving the airport
Eligible travellers may enter Uzbekistan for five days under the visa-free transit scheme. Transit visas allow stays of up to 72 hours.
Longest transit
120 hours
Transit without a visa
You must be a citizen of a listed country, transit through an international airport in Uzbekistan and hold an onward ticket to a third country.

Good to know

  • Visa-free transit requires an onward ticket to a third country.
  • Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo, even if they stay on the aircraft and continue on the same flight.
  • General rules for staying in the airport transit area without a visa are not specified.
  • A transit visa does not require an invitation letter or tourist voucher.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Uzbekistan?

Travellers who need transit permission and do not qualify for visa-free entry or visa-free transit can use a transit visa. Listed nationalities can enter without a visa for five days when transiting through Uzbekistan's international airports with an onward ticket to a third country.

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

There are 2 options: Five-day visa-free transit (transit without a visa); Transit visa (a visa from an embassy).

How long can I stay on a Uzbekistan transit visa?

Up to 72 hours with a transit visa; five days under the visa-free transit scheme.

How long can I stay in transit in Uzbekistan?

Up to 120 hours, if you meet the conditions. You must be a citizen of a listed country, transit through an international airport in Uzbekistan and hold an onward ticket to a third country.

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

Visa-free transit requires an onward ticket to a third country. Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo, even if they stay on the aircraft and continue on the same flight.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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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