Uzbekistan Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passports
All visitors to Uzbekistan must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of departure and has at least one blank page. Passports must be in good condition, as damaged passports may be refused entry.
Visas
Uzbekistan has a relatively liberal visa policy, and many nationalities can enter the country visa-free for tourism purposes. They include citizens of the following countries:
Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States of America.
Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brunei Darussalam, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.
The permitted length of stay varies by nationality and is determined by bilateral agreements and immigration regulations in force at the time of entry.
Validity
Visa validity for Uzbekistan depends on the type of visa issued and the traveller's nationality. Tourist visas, including e-Visas, are generally valid for entry within 90 days from the date of issue and allow a stay of up to 30 days per visit.
Transit
Uzbekistan offers a visa-free transit stay of up to five days for citizens of a large number of countries when transiting by air, subject to specific conditions such as holding a confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
Application to
Visit https://e-visa.gov.uz.
Working days
Uzbekistan e-Visas are typically processed within three working days from the date of application.
Compulsary Registration
All foreign visitors to Uzbekistan are required to register their place of stay within three days of arrival. Saturdays and Sundays are included in this period. If you travel to another city and stay there for more than three days, you must register again at your new location.
Visitors staying in hotels are usually registered automatically by the hotel staff. Those staying in private accommodation must be registered by their host, either at the local district OVIR office or through the electronic registration system Emehmon. Tourist tax is generally included in hotel bills, while private hosts are responsible for paying the tax on behalf of their guests.
Travellers staying in camper vans, tents or other non-registered accommodation must register themselves via the Emehmon system within three days of arrival. A tourist tax is charged for each day of stay and is payable during registration. Payment is currently accepted online using an Uzbek debit card in local currency.
Visitors may be required to present proof of registration for the entire duration of their stay when departing Uzbekistan. Failure to register or to account for accommodation history may result in fines for each unregistered day and, in serious cases, further penalties.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Uzbekistan
Telephone: +99 871 120 1500.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/uzbekistan
Address: , 67 Gulyamov Street, Tashkent, 100 000 ,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1230 and 1330-1700.
Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the USA
Telephone: +99 202 887 5300.
Website: http://www.uzbekistan.org
Address: NW, 1746 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, 20036,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 1000-1200 (consular section).
Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7229 7679.
Website:
Address: , 41 Holland Park, London, W11 3RP,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1800; Mon-Wed and Fri 1000-1300 (consular section).