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Electronic visaUzbekistan, the historic heart of the Silk Road, opens its doors to travellers from around the world through a fully digital e-Visa. This genuine electronic visa — not to be confused with a simple travel authorisation — is mandatory for most foreign nationals wishing to stay in the country for tourism, business or a family visit. The application is made entirely online, without going through an embassy, and the issued document must be printed and presented at the border. Valid for 90 days from its date of issue, the e-Visa allows a continuous stay of up to 30 days on Uzbek territory.
01 · The essentials
The e-Visa application is made entirely on the internet, with no visit to an embassy required, regardless of the option chosen.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned date of entry into Uzbekistan.
The e-Visa is issued as an official PDF: it must be printed and presented in paper form to border authorities.
The Uzbekistan e-Visa is a full electronic visa, introduced at the initiative of the Uzbek president who, from 2016, sought to fully digitise visa issuance procedures in order to boost the country's tourism appeal. Unlike a travel authorisation (such as an ESTA or eTA), the Uzbek e-Visa confers the same entry rights as a traditional visa affixed in the passport, with the exception of rare purposes such as extended studies or volunteering.
The document is issued entirely online: no visit to an embassy is required. Once the application is approved, the traveller receives a link to download their visa in PDF format. This document must be printed and presented to border officers on arrival in Uzbekistan. Keeping a digital copy on your phone as a backup is recommended, but the paper version remains required.
The Uzbek e-Visa is available for three main purposes: tourism, business and visiting family. However, it does not allow you to work or study on the territory. Nationals of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries generally benefit from visa exemptions for stays of 30 to 90 days; holders of diplomatic passports or UN laissez-passer are also exempt.
02 · Eligibility
Uzbekistan has established a simplified electronic visa system open to nationals of a large number of countries. The official list of eligible nationalities can be found on the Uzbek government portal. In practice, the vast majority of European, North American, Asian and African travellers can apply for the e-Visa, provided they meet the required conditions.
Certain categories of travellers are however exempt from the visa requirement for short stays:
If you already hold a valid traditional Uzbek visa, it is not possible to apply for a second one simultaneously. Only one entry authorisation per country, per passport, can be active at any one time.
Citizens of CIS member countries generally enter without a visa for stays of 30 to 90 days.
Holders of a diplomatic passport or a UN laissez-passer are exempt from the visa requirement, regardless of their nationality.
Each minor, regardless of age, must have their own individual e-Visa. Children cannot be included on a parent's visa.
You can apply for your e-Visa from any country, even if you are already travelling. As the process is entirely online, no visit to a consulate is necessary.
03 · Required documents
The Uzbekistan e-Visa application is straightforward and requires only a limited number of documents. However, the quality and compliance of each document provided are crucial: a non-compliant photo or a passport with insufficient remaining validity can lead to a rejected application. It is therefore essential to prepare each item carefully before starting your online application.
04 · The process
Access the application form and enter your personal details, travel information (planned arrival date, purpose of stay) and your passport details. Take the time to check every piece of data before moving on to the next step.
Attach the digital copy of your passport's identity page and your identity photo meeting international standards. Ensure the files are legible and in the accepted formats (JPEG, PNG or PDF as applicable).
Pay the consular fees by international bank card. Be sure to keep your payment confirmation, which may be requested in the event of a dispute or when tracking your application.
The average processing time is 3 business days. It is advisable to submit your application well in advance to allow for any additional delays, particularly during peak tourist periods.
If approved, you will receive a link to download your visa in PDF format. Print this document: it must be physically presented to border authorities on your arrival in Uzbekistan. Also keep a digital copy as a backup.
The printed e-Visa is presented together with your passport at the border checkpoint. The Uzbek e-Visa does not restrict your point of entry: you may enter through any open border crossing (airport, land crossing or railway).
business days on average for the Uzbekistan e-Visa
05 · Stay conditions
The validity period and stay conditions attached to the Uzbek e-Visa deserve careful attention to avoid any unpleasant surprises at the border or during your stay.
Visa validity: The e-Visa is valid for 90 days from its date of issue. This period represents the window during which you must enter Uzbekistan. If you have not yet crossed the border when this period expires, your visa is void and a new application must be made.
Authorised length of stay: Once on the territory, you have a continuous stay of 30 days maximum from the actual date of entry. Please note: if you enter on the last day of validity (day 90), you only benefit from 29 additional days, not 30 full days. Plan your arrival accordingly.
Single entry: The standard e-Visa is a single-entry visa. If you leave Uzbekistan before the end of your authorised stay — even for a short excursion to a neighbouring country — you lose your right of entry and must obtain a new visa to return. If your itinerary involves multiple entries, double or multiple-entry options exist but are not included in the standard offer.
The Uzbek e-Visa does not grant access to the entire territory without restriction. Certain geographic areas may require special authorisations for reasons of national security or protection of historical and cultural heritage. Check with local authorities if your itinerary includes remote regions or protected sites.
Regarding regional travel, the Uzbek e-Visa does not allow entry into a neighbouring country (Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan). Each of these countries has its own entry policy and visa requirements. If your trip includes several Central Asian countries, plan ahead for the visa requirements for each stage.
06 · Before you leave
Beyond the visa formalities, a trip to Uzbekistan requires careful preparation. A landlocked country at the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan has specific practical characteristics — administrative, health-related and logistical — that should be anticipated well before departure to ensure a smooth journey.
The Uzbekistan e-Visa is an accessible, fully online process that considerably simplifies entry into one of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia. It is a genuine electronic visa — not a simple travel authorisation — issued for stays of up to 30 days within a validity window of 90 days. The average processing time is 3 business days, with consular fees of approximately 20 USD.
Key points not to forget: check your eligibility before submitting your application, print your visa to present at the border, do not count on an extension on the spot (not possible), and plan your entry well before the 90-day validity period expires. If your itinerary includes departures from Uzbek territory, the standard single-entry visa will not allow you to return without a new application.
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