Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan visa guide

7 visa types
checked 24 October 2026

How visas for Uzbekistan work

Foreigners may enter and transit Uzbekistan only with an entry visa, unless a bilateral treaty or a decree of the President establishes a visa-free regime. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the list: citizens of several CIS neighbours enjoy unlimited visa-free stays, Kyrgyz citizens 60 days, Tajik citizens 30 days, and nationals of 78 further countries, including the EU states, the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan, up to 30 days. Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman have 10 days. The 30- and 60-day periods run from the border crossing, after which the visitor must leave or hold a visa.

Visas are issued at Uzbek embassies and consulates on the basis of a visa confirmation from the Ministry's Consular and Legal Department, which in turn rests on an invitation from a company or person registered in Uzbekistan. Many nationalities can instead obtain an electronic visa at e-visa.gov.uz, for USD 20 for a single entry.

The non-electronic visa catalogue covers business visas of up to one year, work visas based on authorisation from the Agency for Foreign Labour Migration, visitor visas for guests of Uzbek citizens, student, teacher and academic visas, medical visas of up to three months and a multiple-entry investment visa of up to three years for investors meeting a minimum investment threshold.

Which visa do I need?

Up to 30 days as a national of a country on the 30-day visa-free list: no visa.

Tourism beyond the visa-free period or for visa nationals: e-visa or tourist visa.

Business trips: business visa of up to one year with a company invitation.

Employment: work visa based on authorisation from the Agency for Foreign Labour Migration.

Investing in an Uzbek company: multiple-entry investment visa of up to three years.

Visiting relatives or friends who are Uzbek citizens: visitor visa of up to one year.

Study: student visa requested by the educational institution.

Visa types for Uzbekistan

Visits and short stays

Tourist visa Visa-free stay and tourist visa
Citizens of countries on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list, including the EU states, the United Kingdom and the United States, can visit Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days.
Maximum stay: Visa-free: up to 30 days for nationals on the 30-day list (longer or shorter for some neighbours and Gulf states); tourist visa: up to 1 month.
Family and friends visit visa Visitor entry visa (guest visa) and compatriot visa
Foreigners visiting friends or relatives in Uzbekistan for longer than a visa-free stay allows can obtain a visitor visa valid for up to one year.
Maximum stay: Up to 1 year; compatriot visa up to 2 years.

Business and self-employment

Business visa Business entry visa (up to one year)
Representatives of business circles temporarily staying in Uzbekistan receive a business visa valid for up to one year.
Maximum stay: Up to 1 year.
Investor visa Multiple-entry investment visa (up to three years)
Uzbekistan issues a multiple-entry investment visa valid for up to three years to foreign investors whose enterprise invests at least 8,500 times the base calculation amount, by buying shares or stakes in companies or setting up an enterprise with foreign investment.
Maximum stay: For the visa validity, up to 3 years.

Study and training

Student visa Student entry visa
Foreign students at Uzbek educational institutions receive a student entry visa of up to one year, requested by the institution or by the ministry or organisation it belongs to.
Maximum stay: Up to 1 year per visa.

Work

Work visa Work entry visa (authorisation of the Agency for Foreign Labour Migration)
Foreigners hired in Uzbekistan need a work entry visa, issued on the basis of a certificate of authorisation to engage in labour activity from the Agency for Foreign Labour Migration under the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations.
Maximum stay: For the period approved by the labour authorities.

Online travel permits

e-Visa Electronic entry visa (e-visa.gov.uz)
Uzbekistan issues electronic entry visas through e-visa.gov.uz to citizens of the countries listed in Appendix 1 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regulations.
Maximum stay: Up to 30 days for double and multiple entry e-visas.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I stay in Uzbekistan without a visa?

It depends on your nationality: unlimited for several CIS neighbours, 60 days for Kyrgyz citizens, 30 days for Tajik citizens and nationals of 78 further countries on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list, and 10 days for Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. The period runs from the border crossing; longer stays need a visa category matching the purpose.

How long does the invitation take?

Invitation-applications submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are considered within 4 working days.

Can I get a visa at Tashkent airport?

Only nationals of countries without an Uzbek mission and stateless persons, and only if the inviting party has obtained the Ministry's confirmation in advance.

Can children travel visa-free with their parents?

Children under 16 accompanied by a legal representative and holding a biometric travel document may enter visa-free for the duration of the companion's visa, up to 90 days.

What happens if my visa expires?

Foreigners with an expired entry visa can be given up to one month to leave Uzbekistan through an exit visa.