Hong KongUzbekistan

Hong Kong passport Β· checked 20 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

Varies

stay depends on visa type

20

USD Β· visa fee

4-7

days

processing time

VFS

visa application centre

How Hong Kong citizens apply for a Uzbekistan visa

  1. Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here β†—
  2. Allow 4-7 days for processing - apply well before your travel date.

Uzbekistan visa cost for Hong Kong citizens

Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026

Uzbekistan visa types

Every Uzbekistan visa category and its key facts. Eligibility varies by type - open a card for the conditions and the official page.

tourist

Tourist Visa (T)

Issued for tourism and leisure travel to Uzbekistan. Covers sightseeing, cultural visits, and recreation.

30 dayssingle entry4-7d processingvalid 30d
  • Standard single-entry tourist visa issued via Uzbekistan embassy or consulate.
  • Fee is for up to 30-day stay.
  • Longer validity options available at higher fees: 7 days $40, 15 days $50, 30 days $60, 3 months $80, 6 months $120, 1 year $160.
Apply here β†—

tourist

Group Tourist Visa (TG)

Tourist entry visa for organized groups of 5 or more foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan for tourism purposes.

30 dayssingle entry4-7d processingvalid 30d

Reduced per-person fee of $15 - $25 for groups of 5 or more persons. Must be organized through a licensed Uzbekistan tour operator.

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tourist

Electronic Visa - Single Entry (e-visa)

Online tourist/visit visa for eligible nationalities allowing a single entry stay in Uzbekistan for up to 30 days.

30 dayssingle entry3-5d processingonlinevalid 90d
  • Available for 76+ eligible countries via e-visa.gov.uz.
  • E-visa is valid for 90 days from date of issue; single entry for up to 30 days stay.
  • Available for tourist, business, and other purposes under one application type.
Apply here β†—

tourist

Electronic Visa - Double Entry (e-visa)

Online visa allowing two entries to Uzbekistan, each for up to 30 days, suitable for multi-leg itineraries.

30 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingonlinevalid 90d

Double-entry e-visa for 30-day stays per entry. Valid for 90 days from issuance.

Apply here β†—

tourist

Electronic Visa - Multiple Entry (e-visa)

Online multiple-entry visa for eligible nationalities, allowing repeated entries into Uzbekistan within the validity period.

30 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingonlinevalid 90d

Multiple-entry e-visa; each stay up to 30 days. Valid for 90 days from issuance.

Apply here β†—

business

Business Visa (B-2)

Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Uzbekistan for general business activities including meetings, negotiations, and commercial visits.

multiple entry4-7d processingvalid 365d
  • Valid up to 1 year.
  • Requires invitation from a registered Uzbekistan legal entity.
  • Multiple-entry fee for 1 year is $250.
Apply here β†—

business

Accredited Business Representative Visa (B-1)

Issued to foreign nationals who are officially accredited as representatives of foreign banks, commercial offices, or trade companies in Uzbekistan.

multiple entry

Valid for the accreditation period. Requires formal accreditation with Uzbekistan authorities.

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transit

Transit Visa (TRAN)

Issued to foreign nationals transiting through Uzbekistan territory en route to a third country.

3 dayssingle entry3-5d processingvalid 3d
  • Allows transit passage of up to 3 days.
  • Available at embassy/consulate and also at Tashkent International Airport for same-day transit.
  • Uzbekistan Airways transit passengers may qualify for a 5-day visa-free transit procedure.
Apply here β†—

tourist

Group Electronic Visa (e-visa group)

Online group visa application for organized tourist groups of 5 or more persons from eligible countries.

30 dayssingle entry3-5d processingonlinevalid 90d
  • Per-person fee of $20+ for group e-visa applications.
  • Group must have a minimum of 5 persons from eligible e-visa nationalities.
  • Applied via e-visa.gov.uz portal.
Apply here β†—

work

Work Visa (Is)

Issued to foreign nationals authorized to work in Uzbekistan under a legal employment contract or labor agreement.

Requires prior approval from the Agency for External Labor Migration. Employer must obtain a work permit before visa is issued.

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student

Student Visa (A-1)

Issued to foreign nationals enrolled full-time in an educational institution in Uzbekistan.

multiple entry4-7d processingvalid 365d

Valid up to 1 year, renewable. Requires acceptance letter and enrollment confirmation from an accredited Uzbekistan educational institution.

Apply here β†—

student

Short-Term Student Exchange Visa (STD)

Issued to foreign nationals participating in short-term student exchange programs with Uzbekistan educational institutions.

4-7d processingvalid 365d

For structured exchange programs. Validity aligned with program duration, up to 1 year.

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other

Teaching / Educational Staff Visa (A-2)

Issued to foreign nationals taking up teaching positions at educational institutions in Uzbekistan.

multiple entry4-7d processingvalid 365d

Requires contract with an accredited Uzbekistan educational institution. Valid up to 1 year.

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other

Academic Research / Lecturer Visa (A-3)

Issued to foreign scientists, researchers, and lecturers conducting academic research or delivering lectures at Uzbekistan institutions.

4-7d processing

Validity ranges from 3 months to 2 years depending on the research or lecture program duration.

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medical

Medical Treatment Visa (WITH)

Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Uzbekistan to receive medical treatment at a licensed healthcare facility.

90 dayssingle entry4-7d processingvalid 90d

Requires confirmation letter from an accredited medical institution in Uzbekistan. Valid up to 3 months.

Apply here β†—

family

Private / Guest Visit Visa - Invited by Uzbek Citizen (PV-1)

Issued to foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan at the invitation of a citizen or permanent resident of Uzbekistan.

4-7d processingvalid 365d

Inviting party must be a citizen or permanent resident of Uzbekistan. Valid up to 1 year.

Apply here β†—

family

Private / Guest Visit Visa - Invited by Foreign Resident (PV-2)

Issued to foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan at the invitation of a foreign national legally residing in Uzbekistan.

4-7d processingvalid 365d

Inviting party must be a foreign national holding a valid residence permit in Uzbekistan. Valid up to 1 year.

Apply here β†—

family

Compatriot Family Visit Visa (VTD)

Issued to foreign nationals who are relatives of Uzbek citizens residing abroad, visiting family members in Uzbekistan.

multiple entry4-7d processingvalid 730d
  • Valid up to 2 years.
  • Intended for relatives of Uzbek diaspora members or compatriots.
  • Documentation of family relationship required.
Apply here β†—

investment

Investment Visa (INV)

Multiple-entry visa issued to foreign investors who have made qualifying investments in Uzbekistan, facilitating repeated business travel related to their investment.

multiple entry4-10d processing~$350valid 1095d
  • Valid up to 3 years, multiple entry.
  • Minimum investment threshold is approximately USD 8,500 or more to qualify.
  • Different from the RBI golden visa/residence permit programs which require USD 100,000 - $3,000,000+.
Apply here β†—

other

Pilgrimage / Religious-Cultural Heritage Visa (PLG)

Issued to foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan for religious pilgrimages or study of cultural and religious heritage sites.

60 dayssingle entry4-7d processingvalid 60d

Valid up to 2 months. Intended for religious visitors to Uzbekistan's historic Islamic sites (Samarkand, Bukhara, etc.) and cultural heritage travel.

Apply here β†—

diplomatic

Diplomatic Entry Visa - Permanent Accreditation (D-1)

Entry visa for foreign diplomatic staff with permanent accreditation to Uzbekistan.

multiple entry
  • Valid for the duration of the accreditation period.
  • Issued to holders of diplomatic passports with full accreditation to Uzbekistan.
  • No fee applies to diplomatic visas.
Apply here β†—

diplomatic

Temporary Diplomatic Stay Visa (D-2)

Temporary stay visa for diplomatic passport holders on short-term missions or visits to Uzbekistan.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 90d

Valid up to 3 months. For diplomatic passport holders on temporary assignment.

Apply here β†—

diplomatic

Diplomatic Tourist Visa (DT)

Issued to diplomatic passport holders travelling to Uzbekistan for personal tourism purposes.

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d

Up to 1 month. For private tourism by holders of diplomatic passports.

Apply here β†—

other

Service Entry Visa - Permanent Accreditation (S-1)

Entry visa for embassy support staff, NGO representatives, and service-category personnel with permanent accreditation.

multiple entry

Valid for the accreditation period. For service passport holders with formal accreditation.

Apply here β†—

other

Temporary Service Stay Visa (S-2)

Temporary stay visa for service passport holders on short-term official missions in Uzbekistan.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 90d

Valid up to 3 months.

Apply here β†—

other

Service Entry Visa - State Organization Invitation (S-3)

Issued to foreign nationals invited by Uzbekistan state organizations for official business or project-related visits.

multiple entry4-7d processingvalid 365d

Valid up to 1 year. Requires formal invitation from a recognized Uzbekistan state body.

Apply here β†—

other

Official / State Visit Visa

Issued to members of official state delegations visiting Uzbekistan for government-level meetings and state visits.

Validity aligned with the duration of the official event. Restricted to official government delegations.

Apply here β†—

other

Journalist Visa - Permanent Accreditation (J-1)

Issued to foreign journalists and media representatives with permanent accreditation to work in Uzbekistan.

multiple entry

Valid for the accreditation period. Requires accreditation from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service.

Apply here β†—

other

Journalist Visa - Temporary Accreditation (J-2)

Issued to foreign journalists on temporary assignment or event coverage in Uzbekistan.

single entry

Valid for the duration of the temporary accreditation or assignment.

Apply here β†—

other

Crew Member Visa (C-1)

Issued to crew members of international aircraft and railway services transiting or operating in Uzbekistan.

multiple entryvalid 365d

Valid up to 1 year, multiple entry. For international transport crew members on commercial routes.

Apply here β†—

other

Freight Driver Visa (C-2)

Issued to foreign commercial freight vehicle drivers operating on international routes through or into Uzbekistan.

multiple entryvalid 365d

Valid up to 1 year, multiple entry. For international truck drivers on commercial freight routes.

Apply here β†—

other

Emergency Exit Visa (EXIT)

Issued to foreign nationals who have overstayed their permitted period and require authorization to depart Uzbekistan.

30 dayssingle entryvalid 30d
  • Up to 1 month.
  • Issued to resolve overstay situations and allow lawful departure.
  • Applied for at the relevant immigration authority.
Apply here β†—

digital nomad

IT Visa

Long-term visa for foreign IT specialists, IT Park resident founders, and IT-sector investors to live and work in Uzbekistan without a separate work permit.

multiple entryup to 30d processingonlinevalid 1095d
  • Valid 3 years, renewable every 3 years.
  • Allows work in Uzbekistan without a work permit and grants social rights equal to citizens; immediate family members may also obtain the visa.
  • Eligibility (per rules updated 7 March 2026): IT specialists must confirm IT income of at least USD 30,000 over the prior 12 months; IT-sector investors qualify with financing of at least USD 10,000 to a resident IT legal entity; founders of IT Park resident companies are also eligible.
  • Applied online via itvisa.uz; also enables IT Park resident status.
Apply here β†—

Uzbekistan visa policy, fees & entry rules in full β†’

Uzbekistan visa for Hong Kong citizens - FAQ

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Yes - Hong Kong citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Uzbekistan embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Hong Kong citizens need for Uzbekistan?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Uzbekistan visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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