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Who needs a visa for Uzbekistan?

Entry rules for Uzbekistan by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 93 countries and territories can visit Uzbekistan without a visa, most for up to 30 days. 50 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 55 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
93
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
50
Visa required
55

About 4.3 bn people (54% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Uzbekistan: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of UzbekistanReport a change

Most commonIndiaPakistanUnited StatesHong KongVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Uzbekistan entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free60 days1KyrgyzstanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Visa-free30 days81United States, China, Indonesia, BrazilMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Visa-free10 days3Oman, Kuwait, BahrainMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Visa-freeNo time limit8Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, AzerbaijanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
eVisaNot stated57India, United States, China, BangladeshMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
With conditions30 days1VietnamMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Visa requiredAs granted55Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, DR CongoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Visa-free for 60 days: Kyrgyzstan

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 60 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked visa-free regime has been established with the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the Kyrgyz Republic (up to 60 days) and the Republic of Tajikistan (up to 30 days).

Visa-free for 30 days: the US, China, Indonesia and 78 more

81 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked List of countries for whose citizens visa-free regime has been introduced in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked visa-free regime has been established with the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the Kyrgyz Republic (up to 60 days) and the Republic of Tajikistan (up to 30 days).

Visa-free for 10 days: Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain

3 nationalities

With an air ticket home or to a third country.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked Citizens of Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and China are granted a visa-free regime for a period of 10 days, provided they have a flight ticket to their home country or a third country.

Visa-free (no time limit): Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and 5 more

8 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to no time limit.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked visa-free regime has been established with the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the Kyrgyz Republic (up to 60 days) and the Republic of Tajikistan (up to 30 days).

eVisa: India, the US, China and 54 more

57 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked The list of countries for which the procedure for issuing an electronic entry visa to foreign citizens (e-visa.gov.uz) has been introduced and from which it is possible to obtain an electronic visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan has been approved in accordance with Appendix 1.

With conditions, 30 days: Vietnam

1 nationality

Aged 55 or over and travelling for tourism.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked A visa-free regime has been established for citizens of China (as part of tourist groups), the USA and Vietnam who have reached the age of 55 to enter the Republic of Uzbekistan for tourism purposes for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia and 52 more

55 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Uzbekistan, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked Foreign citizens and stateless persons may enter Uzbekistan and transit through its territory only if they have entry visas in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 30 days.

UAE residents, any passport: Visa-free for all UAE residents, 30 days. Any nationality with UAE resident status; the rule asks for the original UAE residence visa, valid at least 90 days on entry. Source: Uzbekistan legislation database (Lex.uz), checked 30 Oct 2026. See Uzbekistan in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, e-visa.gov.uz. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Uzbekistan, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Uzbekistan e-Visa: who needs one, the fee and the official website.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Uzbekistan?

It depends on your passport: 93 nationalities are visa-free, 50 can use an eVisa or ETA and 55 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Yes. Pakistani citizens need a visa before they travel to Uzbekistan (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for an Uzbekistan visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 50 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at e-visa.gov.uz.

Sources and changes

  1. MFA of Uzbekistan: visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan (visa-free and e-visa lists)gov.uz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Uzbekistan e-Visa portale-visa.gov.uz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. No change since.

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