Uzbekistan Visa-Free Countries 2026: Complete List & E-Visa Guide
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Over 90 countries can now enter Uzbekistan visa-free, and the e-visa covers nearly everyone else for $20 in two days. Here's the full updated 2026 list and how to apply.
Uzbekistan has reformed its visa regime more aggressively than any other country in Central Asia. As of 2026, more than 90 nationalities can enter visa-free for stays of 7 to 90 days, and an additional 60+ countries qualify for a $20 e-visa issued in 2–3 working days. Here's exactly where you stand.
Visa-free for 30 days
Most European Union countries, plus the UK, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and a long list of others. Selected examples:
- European Union (all 27 member states)
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
- Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei
- Australia, New Zealand
- Canada
- Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain
- Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, Albania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Georgia
- Argentina, Brazil, Chile
Visa-free for 90 days
CIS countries and a few others enjoy longer visa-free stays:
- Russia, Ukraine, Belarus
- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova
Visa-free for 7–10 days (limited)
A small group has shorter visa-free access — typically for transit. Check the official MFA list before you fly: countries change tier regularly.
E-visa countries ($20, 2–3 days)
If you're not visa-free, you almost certainly qualify for the e-visa. The list includes the United States, China, India, South Africa, Mexico, and most of South America, Southeast Asia and Africa. Apply at e-visa.gov.uz.
How to apply for the e-visa
Apply in five steps:
- Go to e-visa.gov.uz (the only official site — beware of scam copies).
- Choose visa type: single-entry 30 days ($20) is what most travelers want. Multiple-entry options exist for $35–50.
- Upload a passport photo (white background, JPG, < 5MB) and a scan of your passport bio page.
- Pay $20 by Visa or Mastercard.
- Receive the PDF e-visa by email in 2–3 working days (often within 24 hours).
- Print it or save it offline — border officials sometimes ask to see it.
Passport requirements
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from Uzbekistan and have at least one blank page. Damaged passports get refused at the border — replace before you fly.
Registration (OVIR) — do you still need to register?
For most travelers, no. Hotels and licensed guesthouses register you automatically and give you a small slip when you check in. Keep every slip until you leave the country — border officers occasionally ask. If you stay with friends or in unregistered Airbnbs for more than 3 consecutive days, you must register yourself at the local OVIR office; otherwise you'll be fined on exit (~$50–100).
Extending your stay
Extensions are possible at OVIR for an additional 15–30 days, but the process is slow and bureaucratic. Easier option: do a border run to Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan (4 hours from Tashkent) and re-enter — both are visa-free for most nationalities.
Borders and entry points
All international airports (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Nukus, Fergana) accept e-visas. Land borders with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan also accept them. Border with Afghanistan and Turkmenistan: only specific crossings, check current status before traveling.
What if I'm refused?
Rejection rate is under 1%. Common causes: passport less than 3 months valid, blurry photo upload, prior immigration issues. If refused, you can reapply after fixing the issue — there's no penalty.
Bottom line
Uzbekistan is now one of the easiest countries in Asia to enter. If your country isn't on the visa-free list, the e-visa takes 10 minutes to apply for, costs $20, and arrives in two days. Don't let visa logistics be the reason you delay this trip.