Visitor & short-stay visas
Uzbek Visa-Free Entry
For citizens of many countries who can enter Uzbekistan without any visa for short stays, letting eligible travellers visit for tourism or brief trips without applying in advance.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The exact visa-free country list and the permitted stay durations (e.g. 10/30/60/90 days) could not be verified against a live official page and must be confirmed on mfa.uz / gov.uz.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Uzbekistan government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa-free regime
- Route type
- Visa exemption
- Typical permitted stay
- Up to 30 days
- Varies by nationality; some get shorter or longer periods
- Cost
- Free
Who it is for
- Nationals of countries on Uzbekistan's visa-free list
- Travellers coming for tourism, short private visits or short business trips
- Not for taking up employment or long-term residence
Requirements
- A passport valid for the required period beyond entry
- Purpose of visit within the permitted visa-free activities
- Registration of your place of stay after arrival (via a hotel or the online stay-registration system)
What you can do
- Enter and remain for the permitted visa-free period
- Undertake tourism and short non-work visits
- You may not work locally on a visa-free entry
How to apply
- No application is required for eligible nationalities
- Check that your nationality is on the current visa-free list before travelling
- Arrive with the required documents and register your stay after entry
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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