With rich local cuisine, fascinating history, and beautiful arid landscape, the Republic of Uzbekistan is an excellent destination for tourists. Its rapidly expanding tourist industry is ready to welcome tourists interested in sightseeing, outdoor adventures, trekking, and much more.
The following nationalities must apply for a visa before traveling to Uzbekistan:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Uzbekistan offers a tourist visa that is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance and allows stays of up to 30 days. Many nationalities can obtain this travel document as an eVisa through the official eVisa portal. Other foreign nationals are required to apply at the relevant diplomatic mission or consular office of Uzbekistan to obtain a sticker visa.
Depending on the method of submission and their nationality, all applicants must submit several required documents to apply for the tourist visa.
It should be noted that applicants for a sticker visa are required to obtain visa support from a legal entity or individual located temporarily or permanently in Uzbekistan.
The following documents are required for the eVisa and the sticker visa accordingly:
The passport or travel document must be valid for at least three (3) months visa expiry date. Applicants must also upload a copy of the bio-data that contains their photograph and all important identification information.
Applicants must submit one recent digital passport-sized photo, taken within the last 6 months that clearly shows their face.
All requested personal and contact information can be completed through the official eVisa portal.
Electronic visa fees can be paid online using a valid credit or debit card such as a Visa card.
The passport or travel document must be valid for at least three (3) months visa expiry date.
Applicants must complete and submit two (2) copies of the complete application form.
Applicants must submit two recent passport-sized photos, taken within the last 6 months that clearly show their face.
Payment methods can vary depending on the foreign mission where the applicant submits their application packet.
The following are the basic requirements for the visa support process for legal entities and individuals:
Applications must be completed on the letterhead of the legal entity or organization.
Applicants must complete the electronic application through the official visa portal.
Copies of the passports of the invited person, the head of the organization, and the authorized person of the organization for the submission of documents must be included.
Copies of legal documents, licenses, and certificates for the organization must be included.
Copies of the orders to the head of the organization and other authorized personnel.
The application must include the power of attorney of the organization for the authorized person
If seeking to obtain a visa on arrival at the Tashkent Airport, applicants must provide their flight itinerary.
The invited person must provide a certificate of employment from their workplace.
Applications must be completed accurately with all personal and identification details.
Applicants must complete the electronic application through the official visa portal.
Copies of the passports of the invited and inviting individuals.
The notice must be issued by the relevant internal affairs bodies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If there is any family relation between the invited and inviting persons, they can include them in the application.
If seeking to obtain a visa on arrival at the Tashkent International Airport, applicants must provide their flight itinerary.
Applying for an Uzbekistan tourist visa can be done either online through the official eVisa portal. or through consular processing at a diplomatic mission or consular office of Uzbekistan.
Applicants can take the following steps to apply for an eVisa or sticker visa accordingly:
• All identification and travel information can be completed through the online portal.
• Applicants must ensure all their details are accurate and match their passport or travel document.
Passport copies and a copy of a personal photo that meets the guidelines can be uploaded directly to the portal.
Fees can be paid online using a valid credit or debit card such as a Visa card.
If approved, applicants will receive their electronic tourist visas by email. They can print out the eVisa or bring the electronic confirmation to the port of entry in Uzbekistan.
A legal entity or individual staying permanently or temporarily in Uzbekistan must issue an official invitation to the applicant.
Both the inviting and invited parties should gather the required documents for the visa application packet.
Visa applications should be completed accurately with the same identification and contract details as written on the applicant’s official documents.
After receiving the visa support confirmation, the applicant can submit their application packet to the diplomatic mission or consular office of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Payment methods will vary depending on the diplomatic mission or consular offices of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Applicants should be prepared with the appropriate type of payment in order for their application to be processed.
Applicants from countries that do not have an Uzbekistan diplomatic mission or consular office and stateless individuals can obtain a visa on arrival at the Tashkent International Airport. They must have a visa support invitation from an official legal entity or an individual residing permanently or temporarily in Uzbekistan. Once they arrive in Tashkent, they must present their invitation confirmation document (stamp).
The processing fee for the tourist eVisa is 20 USD. This is payable online through the online application portal. For double entry, applicants can pay 35 USD and for multiple entries, they can pay 50 USD.
The fees for the sticker visa will vary depending on the location of submission and the intended duration of stay in Uzbekistan. The prices for common types of Uzbek single-entry visas are listed below:
For single entry visas:
The tourist eVisa can be obtained online at the official eVisa portal. Sticker visas can be obtained through a relevant diplomatic mission or consular office of Uzbekistan.
Tourist eVisas are typically processed and issued within two (2) working days, excluding the day the application was filed.
The period of consideration to issue the visa support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is 10 working days. After that, the processing time for the sticker visa will vary depending on the embassy or consulate where the application is submitted.
If approved, the tourist eVisa will be sent to the email address the applicant uploaded when filling in the application information online. The eVisa is sent in a PDF format and can be printed or presented as an electronic document at the port of entry.
Sticker visas will either need to be picked up or will be sent to the applicant depending on the foreign mission where the applicant submitted their application.
If the tourist eVisa is refused, the applicant will be sent a notice by email instructing them to apply to the foreign office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
If the sticker visa is refused, the applicant will be informed at the email or other contact provided in their application.
An Uzbekistan tourist visa is a travel document that is valid for 90 days and allows holders to visit the country for stays of up to 30 days.
Many nationalities can obtain this travel document as an eVisa through the official eVisa portal. Other foreign nationals are required to apply at the relevant diplomatic mission or consular office of Uzbekistan to obtain a sticker visa.
The processing fee for the tourist eVisa is 20 USD. This is payable online through the online application portal. For double entry, applicants can pay 35 USD and for multiple entries, they can pay 50 USD.
The fees for the sticker visa will vary depending on the location of submission and the intended duration of stay in Uzbekistan. The prices for common types of Uzbek single-entry visas are listed below:
For single entry visas:
7 days: 40 USD
15 days: 50 USD
30 days: 60 USD
3 months: 80 USD
6 months: 120 USD
up to 1 year: 160 USD
Tourist eVisas are typically processed and issued within two (2) working days, excluding the day the application was filed.
The period of consideration to issue the visa support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is 10 working days. After that, the processing time for the sticker visa will vary depending on the embassy or consulate where the application is submitted.