Uzbekistan Visa

Uzbekistan — Visa Overview

About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is one of the world's most extraordinary and historically significant destinations — the ancient heart of the Silk Road, where the legendary cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva have captivated merchants, explorers, and travellers for over two millennia. A landlocked Central Asian nation at the crossroads of East and West, Uzbekistan has opened dramatically to international tourism since 2017 and is now one of Asia's most exciting and fastest-growing travel destinations — a country of staggering architectural beauty, extraordinary Islamic art and craftsmanship, and a warmth of hospitality that leaves every visitor deeply moved.

Samarkand — the jewel of the Silk Road and a UNESCO World Heritage City — dazzles with the Registan, one of the most magnificent public squares in the Islamic world, its three soaring madrasahs adorned with intricate blue-tiled mosaics that glow brilliantly in the afternoon sun. The Shahr-i-Zinda necropolis — a breathtaking avenue of medieval mausoleums tiled in the most extraordinary turquoise and cobalt blue — and the Gur-e-Amir mausoleum — the tomb of Timur the Great, one of history's most powerful conquerors — complete a city of extraordinary architectural and historical depth. Bukhara — another UNESCO World Heritage Site — preserves over 140 architectural monuments and is one of the best-preserved medieval Islamic cities on earth, its Kalon Minaret, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, and the covered trading domes of the old bazaar quarter speaking eloquently of centuries of Silk Road commerce and culture. Khiva — the perfectly preserved ancient walled city of Itchan Kala — is another UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports visitors entirely to another era, its mud-brick walls, ornate portals, and mosaic minarets almost completely unchanged from the medieval city that once stood there.

Tashkent — Uzbekistan's dynamic and rapidly modernising capital — offers a fascinating contrast between its Soviet-era grandeur and its rapidly emerging contemporary identity, with excellent museums, a vibrant food scene, and a warm and genuinely welcoming urban energy. The Fergana Valley — the agricultural heartland of Central Asia — enchants with its silk workshops, traditional pottery centres, and some of the finest fruit and vegetables in the region. Uzbekistan is a destination of extraordinary beauty, historical depth, and cultural richness — a country that rewards every traveller with experiences of genuine wonder and lasting memory.

What is an Uzbekistan eVisa?

The Uzbekistan eVisa is a fully digital travel authorisation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan — applied for entirely online through the official eVisa portal — e-visa.gov.uz — and delivered electronically to the applicant's registered email address as a PDF document upon approval. The approved eVisa must be printed and presented alongside the valid passport at Uzbekistan immigration upon arrival. No embassy visit is required.

Important — Official Portal Only:
The official Uzbekistan eVisa portal is e-visa.gov.uz. Rayna Tours submits all Uzbekistan eVisa applications exclusively through this official government portal.

Three Entry Routes — Uzbekistan

Route 1 — Visa Free (UAE & KSA Nationals):
Effective February 2026 — Cabinet Resolution No. 112 — UAE nationals and Saudi Arabian nationals may enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days. No application · no eVisa · and no fee required. Enter on valid UAE passport or Saudi passport.

Route 2 — Visa Free for UAE Residents (all nationalities):
Foreign nationals residing in the UAE holding a valid UAE Residence Permit with at least 90 days remaining validity beyond the date of entry into Uzbekistan may also enter visa-free for up to 30 days — regardless of passport nationality. The UAE Residence Permit must be valid at the time of entry.

Route 3 — eVisa (Online Application):
All other nationalities — including Indian nationals — must apply for the Uzbekistan eVisa online through e-visa.gov.uz before travel. Available as single entry · double entry · or multiple entry — all with a maximum stay of 30 days and a validity of 90 days from date of issue.

Do You Need an Uzbekistan Visa? — UAE, India & KSA

UAE Nationals — Visa Free:
UAE nationals enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days — effective February 2026. No application required.

UAE Residents of Other Nationalities — Visa Free:
UAE residents holding a valid UAE Residence Permit with at least 90 days remaining validity may enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days — regardless of passport nationality. No eVisa required.

KSA Nationals — Visa Free:
Saudi Arabian nationals enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days — effective February 2026. No application required.

KSA Residents of Other Nationalities — eVisa Required:
KSA residents holding passports of non-exempt nationalities must apply for the Uzbekistan eVisa online through e-visa.gov.uz before travel.

Indian Nationals — eVisa Required:
Indian nationals must apply for the Uzbekistan eVisa online through e-visa.gov.uz before travel. Available as single · double · or multiple entry.

Entry Summary — Rayna's Three Markets

Permitted Activities

• Tourism · sightseeing · leisure travel · and cultural visits
• Visiting family or friends
• Business meetings · conferences · and trade activities — short term

Not Permitted:

• Paid employment — a separate work permit and residence permit required
• Any activity inconsistent with the declared purpose of visit

Important Entry Requirements

• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from Uzbekistan
• Return or onward travel ticket — mandatory
• Proof of accommodation — hotel name and address mandatory on eVisa application
• Registration required within 3 working days of arrival — hotels register guests automatically — guests in private accommodation must register through E-mehmon at reg.emehmon.uz
• Keep registration receipts — may be checked on departure

Processing Time
2 to 3 business days from date of online submission through e-visa.gov.uz. Apply at least 1 week before travel.

General Disclaimer
All visa decisions rest solely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Rayna Tours acts as a professional visa assistance provider only. Possession of an approved eVisa does not guarantee entry — final entry is at the sole discretion of Uzbekistan immigration officials at the port of entry.