Every Uzbekistan visa category and its key facts. Eligibility varies by type - open a card for the conditions and the official page.
Tourist Visa (T)
Issued for tourism and leisure travel to Uzbekistan. Covers sightseeing, cultural visits, and recreation.
30 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 30d
Details Issued for tourism and leisure travel to Uzbekistan. Covers sightseeing, cultural visits, and recreation.
30 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 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 Group Tourist Visa (TG)
Tourist entry visa for organized groups of 5 or more foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan for tourism purposes.
30 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 30d
Details tourist
Group Tourist Visa (TG) Γ Tourist entry visa for organized groups of 5 or more foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan for tourism purposes.
30 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 30d
Reduced per-person fee of $15 - $25 for groups of 5 or more persons. Must be organized through a licensed Uzbekistan tour operator.
Apply here β 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 days single entry 3-5d processing online valid 90d
Details tourist
Electronic Visa - Single Entry (e-visa) Γ Online tourist/visit visa for eligible nationalities allowing a single entry stay in Uzbekistan for up to 30 days.
30 days single entry 3-5d processing online valid 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 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 days multiple entry 3-5d processing online valid 90d
Details tourist
Electronic Visa - Double Entry (e-visa) Γ Online visa allowing two entries to Uzbekistan, each for up to 30 days, suitable for multi-leg itineraries.
30 days multiple entry 3-5d processing online valid 90d
Double-entry e-visa for 30-day stays per entry. Valid for 90 days from issuance.
Apply here β Electronic Visa - Multiple Entry (e-visa)
Online multiple-entry visa for eligible nationalities, allowing repeated entries into Uzbekistan within the validity period.
30 days multiple entry 3-5d processing online valid 90d
Details tourist
Electronic Visa - Multiple Entry (e-visa) Γ Online multiple-entry visa for eligible nationalities, allowing repeated entries into Uzbekistan within the validity period.
30 days multiple entry 3-5d processing online valid 90d
Multiple-entry e-visa; each stay up to 30 days. Valid for 90 days from issuance.
Apply here β Business Visa (B-2)
Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Uzbekistan for general business activities including meetings, negotiations, and commercial visits.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 365d
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Business Visa (B-2) Γ Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Uzbekistan for general business activities including meetings, negotiations, and commercial visits.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 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 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.
Details business
Accredited Business Representative Visa (B-1) Γ Issued to foreign nationals who are officially accredited as representatives of foreign banks, commercial offices, or trade companies in Uzbekistan.
Valid for the accreditation period. Requires formal accreditation with Uzbekistan authorities.
Apply here β Transit Visa (TRAN)
Issued to foreign nationals transiting through Uzbekistan territory en route to a third country.
3 days single entry 3-5d processing valid 3d
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Transit Visa (TRAN) Γ Issued to foreign nationals transiting through Uzbekistan territory en route to a third country.
3 days single entry 3-5d processing valid 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 Group Electronic Visa (e-visa group)
Online group visa application for organized tourist groups of 5 or more persons from eligible countries.
30 days single entry 3-5d processing online valid 90d
Details tourist
Group Electronic Visa (e-visa group) Γ Online group visa application for organized tourist groups of 5 or more persons from eligible countries.
30 days single entry 3-5d processing online valid 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 Visa (Is)
Issued to foreign nationals authorized to work in Uzbekistan under a legal employment contract or labor agreement.
Details 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.
Apply here β Student Visa (A-1)
Issued to foreign nationals enrolled full-time in an educational institution in Uzbekistan.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 365d
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Student Visa (A-1) Γ Issued to foreign nationals enrolled full-time in an educational institution in Uzbekistan.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 365d
Valid up to 1 year, renewable. Requires acceptance letter and enrollment confirmation from an accredited Uzbekistan educational institution.
Apply here β Short-Term Student Exchange Visa (STD)
Issued to foreign nationals participating in short-term student exchange programs with Uzbekistan educational institutions.
4-7d processing valid 365d
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Short-Term Student Exchange Visa (STD) Γ Issued to foreign nationals participating in short-term student exchange programs with Uzbekistan educational institutions.
4-7d processing valid 365d
For structured exchange programs. Validity aligned with program duration, up to 1 year.
Apply here β Teaching / Educational Staff Visa (A-2)
Issued to foreign nationals taking up teaching positions at educational institutions in Uzbekistan.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 365d
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Teaching / Educational Staff Visa (A-2) Γ Issued to foreign nationals taking up teaching positions at educational institutions in Uzbekistan.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 365d
Requires contract with an accredited Uzbekistan educational institution. Valid up to 1 year.
Apply here β Academic Research / Lecturer Visa (A-3)
Issued to foreign scientists, researchers, and lecturers conducting academic research or delivering lectures at Uzbekistan institutions.
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Academic Research / Lecturer Visa (A-3) Γ Issued to foreign scientists, researchers, and lecturers conducting academic research or delivering lectures at Uzbekistan institutions.
Validity ranges from 3 months to 2 years depending on the research or lecture program duration.
Apply here β Medical Treatment Visa (WITH)
Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Uzbekistan to receive medical treatment at a licensed healthcare facility.
90 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 90d
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Medical Treatment Visa (WITH) Γ Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Uzbekistan to receive medical treatment at a licensed healthcare facility.
90 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 90d
Requires confirmation letter from an accredited medical institution in Uzbekistan. Valid up to 3 months.
Apply here β 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 processing valid 365d
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Private / Guest Visit Visa - Invited by Uzbek Citizen (PV-1) Γ Issued to foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan at the invitation of a citizen or permanent resident of Uzbekistan.
4-7d processing valid 365d
Inviting party must be a citizen or permanent resident of Uzbekistan. Valid up to 1 year.
Apply here β 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 processing valid 365d
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Private / Guest Visit Visa - Invited by Foreign Resident (PV-2) Γ Issued to foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan at the invitation of a foreign national legally residing in Uzbekistan.
4-7d processing valid 365d
Inviting party must be a foreign national holding a valid residence permit in Uzbekistan. Valid up to 1 year.
Apply here β Compatriot Family Visit Visa (VTD)
Issued to foreign nationals who are relatives of Uzbek citizens residing abroad, visiting family members in Uzbekistan.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 730d
Details family
Compatriot Family Visit Visa (VTD) Γ Issued to foreign nationals who are relatives of Uzbek citizens residing abroad, visiting family members in Uzbekistan.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 730d
Valid up to 2 years. Intended for relatives of Uzbek diaspora members or compatriots. Documentation of family relationship required. Apply here β 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 entry 4-10d processing ~$350 valid 1095d
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Investment Visa (INV) Γ Multiple-entry visa issued to foreign investors who have made qualifying investments in Uzbekistan, facilitating repeated business travel related to their investment.
multiple entry 4-10d processing ~$350 valid 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 Pilgrimage / Religious-Cultural Heritage Visa (PLG)
Issued to foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan for religious pilgrimages or study of cultural and religious heritage sites.
60 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 60d
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Pilgrimage / Religious-Cultural Heritage Visa (PLG) Γ Issued to foreign nationals visiting Uzbekistan for religious pilgrimages or study of cultural and religious heritage sites.
60 days single entry 4-7d processing valid 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 Entry Visa - Permanent Accreditation (D-1)
Entry visa for foreign diplomatic staff with permanent accreditation to Uzbekistan.
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Diplomatic Entry Visa - Permanent Accreditation (D-1) Γ Entry visa for foreign diplomatic staff with permanent accreditation to Uzbekistan.
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 Temporary Diplomatic Stay Visa (D-2)
Temporary stay visa for diplomatic passport holders on short-term missions or visits to Uzbekistan.
90 days single entry valid 90d
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Temporary Diplomatic Stay Visa (D-2) Γ Temporary stay visa for diplomatic passport holders on short-term missions or visits to Uzbekistan.
90 days single entry valid 90d
Valid up to 3 months. For diplomatic passport holders on temporary assignment.
Apply here β Diplomatic Tourist Visa (DT)
Issued to diplomatic passport holders travelling to Uzbekistan for personal tourism purposes.
30 days single entry valid 30d
Details diplomatic
Diplomatic Tourist Visa (DT) Γ Issued to diplomatic passport holders travelling to Uzbekistan for personal tourism purposes.
30 days single entry valid 30d
Up to 1 month. For private tourism by holders of diplomatic passports.
Apply here β Service Entry Visa - Permanent Accreditation (S-1)
Entry visa for embassy support staff, NGO representatives, and service-category personnel with permanent accreditation.
Details other
Service Entry Visa - Permanent Accreditation (S-1) Γ Entry visa for embassy support staff, NGO representatives, and service-category personnel with permanent accreditation.
Valid for the accreditation period. For service passport holders with formal accreditation.
Apply here β Temporary Service Stay Visa (S-2)
Temporary stay visa for service passport holders on short-term official missions in Uzbekistan.
90 days single entry valid 90d
Details other
Temporary Service Stay Visa (S-2) Γ Temporary stay visa for service passport holders on short-term official missions in Uzbekistan.
90 days single entry valid 90d
Valid up to 3 months.
Apply here β 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 entry 4-7d processing valid 365d
Details other
Service Entry Visa - State Organization Invitation (S-3) Γ Issued to foreign nationals invited by Uzbekistan state organizations for official business or project-related visits.
multiple entry 4-7d processing valid 365d
Valid up to 1 year. Requires formal invitation from a recognized Uzbekistan state body.
Apply here β Official / State Visit Visa
Issued to members of official state delegations visiting Uzbekistan for government-level meetings and state visits.
Details other
Official / State Visit Visa Γ 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 Journalist Visa - Permanent Accreditation (J-1)
Issued to foreign journalists and media representatives with permanent accreditation to work in Uzbekistan.
Details other
Journalist Visa - Permanent Accreditation (J-1) Γ Issued to foreign journalists and media representatives with permanent accreditation to work in Uzbekistan.
Valid for the accreditation period. Requires accreditation from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service.
Apply here β Journalist Visa - Temporary Accreditation (J-2)
Issued to foreign journalists on temporary assignment or event coverage in Uzbekistan.
Details other
Journalist Visa - Temporary Accreditation (J-2) Γ Issued to foreign journalists on temporary assignment or event coverage in Uzbekistan.
Valid for the duration of the temporary accreditation or assignment.
Apply here β Crew Member Visa (C-1)
Issued to crew members of international aircraft and railway services transiting or operating in Uzbekistan.
Details other
Crew Member Visa (C-1) Γ Issued to crew members of international aircraft and railway services transiting or operating in Uzbekistan.
Valid up to 1 year, multiple entry. For international transport crew members on commercial routes.
Apply here β Freight Driver Visa (C-2)
Issued to foreign commercial freight vehicle drivers operating on international routes through or into Uzbekistan.
Details other
Freight Driver Visa (C-2) Γ Issued to foreign commercial freight vehicle drivers operating on international routes through or into Uzbekistan.
Valid up to 1 year, multiple entry. For international truck drivers on commercial freight routes.
Apply here β Emergency Exit Visa (EXIT)
Issued to foreign nationals who have overstayed their permitted period and require authorization to depart Uzbekistan.
30 days single entry valid 30d
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Emergency Exit Visa (EXIT) Γ Issued to foreign nationals who have overstayed their permitted period and require authorization to depart Uzbekistan.
30 days single entry valid 30d
Up to 1 month. Issued to resolve overstay situations and allow lawful departure. Applied for at the relevant immigration authority. Apply here β 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 entry up to 30d processing online valid 1095d
Details 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 entry up to 30d processing online valid 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