Afghanistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Uzbekistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanistan.mfa.uz
Which Uzbekistan visa?
Visa-free stay and tourist visa
Key facts
- 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.
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Invitation-applications to the Ministry: 4 working days.
For the tourist visa, Uzbekistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on e-visa.gov.uz. Processing time, as Uzbekistan states it: Invitation-applications to the Ministry: 4 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 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.
Uzbek missions in Afghanistan
All missions of Uzbekistan in Afghanistan
Uzbekistan has 2 missions in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Mazari Sharif.
Uzbek citizens travelling to Afghanistan
UzbekistanAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of Uzbekistan
Travel advice for Uzbekistan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Uzbekistan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 25 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uzbekistan (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uzbekistan (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Uzbekistan
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Uzbekistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
In Afghanistan, applications go to the Uzbek embassy in Mazari Sharif, or to a visa centre acting for Uzbekistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Uzbek citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Uzbek citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
Where is the Uzbek embassy in Afghanistan?
The Uzbek embassy in Afghanistan is in Mazari Sharif.
How much does the Uzbekistan tourist visa cost?
Uzbekistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Invitation-applications to the Ministry: 4 working days.
Do Uzbek citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Uzbek citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter Uzbekistan visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.