Uzbekistan visas
Whether you need a visa for Uzbekistan depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: many nationalities enter visa-free for short stays, others apply online for an electronic visa, and longer stays for work, study, business or settlement require a specific visa or permit. Visa policy and electronic visas are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan through its e-visa portal, while work permits and residence/citizenship matters involve the labour migration agency and the State Migration and Citizenship Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Always confirm the current rules for your nationality on the official sources before travelling.
Uzbek visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Uzbekistan — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Uzbekistan to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Uzbekistan — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Uzbekistan.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Uzbekistan as a highly skilled individual.3 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Uzbekistan long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Uzbek visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Uzbekistan — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Uzbekistani so'm (UZS)
- Time zone
- Uzbekistan Time (UZT, UTC+5)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.