Uzbekistan Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees, Processing Time & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need an eVisa to visit Uzbekistan for tourism or business visits. An eVisa allows stays of up to 30 days. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Uzbekistan visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $20 (~₹1,700) — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 3–5 working days (e-visa.gov.uz ETA)
- Validity / stay
- Up to 30 days
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Some nationalities can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for short stays. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not on the visa-exemption list, you need a visa.
For verified entry rules by nationality, see:
Uzbekistan visa types
- eVisa
- Tourism, business — Up to 30 days
- Single-entry visa
- One visit for tourism or business — Up to 30 days
- Multiple-entry visa
- Several visits within validity — Varies
- Transit visa
- Passing through Uzbekistan to a third country — Per the transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Uzbekistan depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence. For Indian passport holders, the standard option is an eVisa costing $20 (~₹1,700), allowing stays of up to 30 days, with processing taking 3–5 working days.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for short stays — confirm whether your passport is included and whether any limit applies.
Visa-required nationalities need an eVisa or single-entry visa for tourism or business.
Documents required for a Uzbekistan visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passport6+ months validity from your date of entry, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed visa application formCompleted and signed visa application form.
- Recent passport photo35×45 mm, white background.
- Proof of return ticketProof of return ticket.
- Proof of accommodationProof of accommodation.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stayProof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Uzbekistan visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $20 (~₹1,700) — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- $12 (60% of government fee) — shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official processing
- 3–5 working days (e-visa.gov.uz ETA)
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Uzbekistan visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Uzbekistan visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from e-visa.gov.uz. Requirements differ by country
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for an Uzbekistan visa above.
Submit your application
online at e-visa.gov.uz. Pay the government visa fee ($20).
Wait for processing
the official ETA is 3–5 working days. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel. Don't book non-refundable flights until approved.
Receive your eVisa when a decision is made
eVisa arrives by email.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Uzbekistan's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Uzbekistan is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Uzbekistan visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Missing consular instructions
failing to follow the specific instructions of the embassy or consulate where you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Uzbekistan visa questions, answered.
More for your Uzbekistan trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.