UzbekistanVisits and short stays

Uzbekistan visitor visa for family and friends

Visitor entry visa (guest visa) and compatriot visa

In short

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. Invitations from Uzbek citizens go through the Main Department of Migration and Citizenship of the Ministry of Internal Affairs; invitations from accredited and registered foreigners are also possible. People born in Uzbekistan and their families can get a compatriot visa of up to two years.

Apply on MFA of Uzbekistan: Visa to Uzbekistan checked 24 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay: Up to 1 year; compatriot visa up to 2 years.
Fee: US$160Single-entry visa up to 1 year; shorter visas from USD 40; multiple entry USD 250 for 1 year and USD 300 for 2 years.
Processing time: Invitation: 4 working days at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Work: No.
Family: Investors' family members also receive visitor visas.
Where to apply: Uzbek mission after the invitation is confirmed.

Visitor and compatriot visas

The visitor visa is issued for up to one year to foreigners making a guest trip at the invitation of Uzbek citizens, with the invitation channelled through the Main Department of Migration and Citizenship of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A second visitor visa, also for up to one year, is for guests of foreigners permanently accredited and registered in Uzbekistan. The compatriot visa, of up to two years, is for people born in Uzbekistan and their family members invited by relatives who are Uzbek citizens living in the country.

Documents for private invitations

Individuals inviting a guest submit the visa application form of the established sample, the electronic application form from evisa.mfa.uz, copies of the passports of the guest and the host, the original invitation letter from the internal affairs bodies and, if the visa will be collected at Tashkent airport, a copy of the air ticket or booking.

Required documents

Identity

Copies of the passports of the guest and the host.
At the mission: passport valid 3 months beyond the visa, two forms, two photos.

Family

Original invitation letter from the internal affairs bodies.

Other

Visa application form and the electronic form from evisa.mfa.uz.

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Travel

Air ticket or booking if collecting the visa at Tashkent airport.

Fees

Consular fees for single-entry visas are USD 40 for up to 7 days, USD 50 up to 15 days, USD 60 up to 30 days, USD 80 up to 3 months, USD 120 up to 6 months and USD 160 up to a year, plus USD 10 for each additional entry. Multiple-entry visas cost USD 150 for up to 6 months, USD 250 for a year, USD 300 for two years and USD 350 for three. Fees to cover actual processing costs are added depending on where the visa is issued.

Confirmation and visa

Visas are issued at Uzbek diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad on the basis of a visa confirmation from the Consular and Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The confirmation follows an invitation-application from a legal entity or individual registered in Uzbekistan; the Ministry considers such applications within 4 working days.

At the mission the applicant submits a passport valid at least three months longer than the visa, two completed application forms and two 35 x 45 mm colour photos. Nationals of countries without an Uzbek mission, and stateless persons, can collect a visa on arrival at the Ministry's visa service at Tashkent International Airport if the inviting party has obtained the confirmation in advance.

Host obtains the invitation letter through the internal affairs bodies.
Host files the invitation file with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ministry confirms within 4 working days.
Guest applies at the Uzbek mission with passport, forms and photos.
Pay the fee for the chosen duration and entries.
Travel and leave before the visa ends.

Forms

Electronic visa application form

Visa-free alternative

Nationals on the 30-day visa-free list can visit relatives without any visa for up to 30 days from the border crossing. The visitor visa is useful when the stay will be longer, when repeated long visits are planned, or for nationals who need a visa anyway.

Frequently asked questions

How long can a visitor visa last?

Up to one year; compatriot visas up to two years.

Can foreigners living in Uzbekistan invite guests?

Yes, if they are permanently accredited and registered in Uzbekistan.

Do visa-free relatives need this visa for a short visit?

No. Nationals on the 30-day visa-free list can visit for up to 30 days without a visa.

Who can get a compatriot visa?

People born in Uzbekistan and their family members, invited by relatives who are Uzbek citizens living there.

Official sources

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan: Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan · checked 24 October 2026

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Uzbekistan

Visits and short stays

Tourist visa 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.