Applying for an Electronic Visa
Uzbekistan Visa Support / Letter of Invitation (LOI)
General Information About Uzbekistan Visas
Do You Need a Visa to Uzbekistan?
Visa support is a kind of permission for a tourist to apply for a visa to Uzbekistan. A travel agency licensed by the State Committee for Tourism Development must submit, on the tourist’s behalf, a letter of invitation (LOI) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. The Ministry reviews the document within 7 working days. After this, the Ministry sends its permission by telex to the embassy or consulate at which the tourist plans to apply for the visa. Once the Ministry has granted its permission, the travel agency provides the tourist with the telex number that he or she will need to provide as a reference when applying for the visa. The Ministry has the right to refuse to issue the visa support without providing an explanation.
If you haven't found your nationality in the visa-free and e-visa lists, you will need to obtain Visa Support, a.k.a. a Letter Of Invitation (LOI) and apply for an Uzbekistan visa at the embassy.
We would be pleased to provide you with visa support at no extra cost as a part of a tour package booked with us. Please note that, to obtain the visa, you will also have to pay consular fees at the Embassy or Consulate. These fees range from US$40 to US$200, depending on your citizenship and the duration of your stay.
Applying for a tourist visa for Uzbekistan through an embassy or consulate involves two steps:
- Obtaining visa support (permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
- Obtaining a visa from an Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan — or, in some cases, obtaining a visa on arrival at the airport.
Applying for an Electronic Visa
Citizens of many countries can now get e-visas (single, double, or multiple entry) through the
e-visa portal. After completing the application form, you will receive confirmation by email that your application has been received, and will be asked to pay the visa fee. The fee is US$20 for a single-entry visa, US$35 for double-entry, and US$50 for multiple-entry.
When your Uzbekistan e-visa is ready, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. This will provide a link to the portal from which you can download the e-visa in PDF format. You must print out a copy of this e-visa to show when checking in for your flight and when entering and leaving Uzbekistan. You must also carry a copy of the e-visa with you throughout your trip around Uzbekistan. Electronic copies of the e-visa (such as on your mobile phone) are not sufficient – you must carry a hard copy.
In the unlikely event that the e-visa is not granted, you will be notified by email. In this case, you may wish to try applying for an Uzbekistan visa at an embassy or consulate instead.
Citizens of the following countries can obtain e-visa: Citizens of the following post-soviet countries do not need an Uzbekistan visa: with unlimited time: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine; up to 60 days Kyrgyzstan.
The citizens of the countries listed below do not need a visa for visits of up to 30 days:
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint lucia
San Marino
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Arab Emirates (including residents)*
Vatican
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Republic of Korea
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Netherlands
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Thailand
Tonga
Tunisia
USA
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Hong Kong
India
Iran
Jordan
Kiribati
North Korea
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Macedonia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Micronesia
Morocco
Nauru
Nepal
Oman
Palau
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Bahrain
Bhutan
Bolivia
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Côte d’Ivoire
Ecuador
Egypt
Fiji
Gabon
Ghana
Guyana
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
What is the Uzbekistan visa fee?
The Uzbekistan visa fee varies based on several factors including the method of acquisition, the duration of stay, and the number of visits planned. The cost for an E-visa ranges from 20 to 50 USD. If you're obtaining a visa through an embassy, the fee can be anywhere from 40 to 200 USD. The fee for a visa procured at the Tashkent airport is contingent on your nationality and can range from 50 to 160 USD.
How can I obtain an Uzbekistan e-visa and check its application status?
To secure an Uzbekistan e-visa, you need to visit the official portal, complete the application form with your personal details, specify your intended date of entry, and upload a scan of your passport as well as a passport-sized photograph. After submitting your information, you'll receive an email containing an activation code. This code needs to be entered back on the portal, followed by the payment of the required visa fee. Within three days, you'll either receive an email with a PDF of your electronic visa or a notification of rejection without a specified reason.
For checking the status of your e-visa application, navigate to this page (https://e-visa.gov.uz/status) and input the activation code, which you'll have received in the application confirmation email.
To enter Uzbekistan or transit through its territory, a visa is generally required. However, a visa-free entry regime applies to citizens of certain countries. In addition, citizens of 35 countries can transit Uzbekistan for up to 5 days without a visa.
Electronic visas were introduced on 15 July 2018. More information on Uzbekistan’s visa requirements and the application process are provided below.
Is it possible to enter Uzbekistan without a visa?
Indeed, passport holders from 90 different countries are permitted to enter Uzbekistan visa-free. The duration of stay allowed varies from 10 days up to a full year, contingent on one's nationality. Additionally, residents of the UAE, along with certain individuals aged 55 and over, are exempt from needing a visa to travel to Uzbekistan. A comprehensive list of the relevant countries is provided below.
What are the Uzbekistan visa requirements?
The process of meeting Uzbekistan visa requirements is generally quite uncomplicated. The necessary materials will vary depending on the application method you choose. Typically, you'll need your passport along with its copies, a number of passport-sized photographs, a visa support letter (especially for embassy applications), and a payment to cover the consular fee. There are three methods for obtaining a visa, each with its distinct set of requirements. More detailed information about each method can be found below:
- E-Visa
- Embassy Visa
- Tashkent Airport Visa
Citizens of the CIS, Europe, and several other nations do not need a visa to travel to Uzbekistan. However, for citizens of the USA, China, and certain other countries, a visa is mandatory. An electronic visa to Uzbekistan can be conveniently obtained through the official portal at e-visa.gov.uz. For more details on entry requirements, types of visas, and the application process, continue reading below.