Uzbekistan Visa-Free Countries: Full List for 2026

As of 25 September 2026, ordinary passport holders from 92 countries can enter Uzbekistan without a visa, and Indian citizens can too if they meet conditions. Citizens of eight former Soviet states have no time limit, Kyrgyz citizens get 60 days, and 83 more nationalities get 30 days. The 30-day group includes the EU, the UK, Türkiye, Japan, South Korea, China and the Gulf states. US citizens joined it on 1 January 2026. Indian citizens can also enter for 30 days since 1 September 2026, but only if they hold a valid multiple-entry visa from one of eight listed countries or areas. Most other nationalities can apply online for a US$20 e-Visa. Every visitor must be registered within three days of arrival, which hotels do automatically.

Last checked: 25 September 2026, against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan’s visa page and the presidential decrees issued since it was last updated in March 2025.

Uzbekistan visa-free countries at a glance

The 30-day list

These nationalities can stay up to 30 days from the day they cross the border.

Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States (from 1 January 2026).

Asia, Middle East and Pacific: Australia, Bahrain (30 days since 1 June 2025), Brunei, China (since 1 June 2025), Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan (since 25 September 2025), Kuwait and Oman (30 days since 1 June 2025), Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates.

The Foreign Ministry’s own page was last updated on 6 March 2025, so it doesn’t yet show the changes marked in bold. We’ve added them from the official announcements and decrees below.

What changed in 2025 and 2026

Before January 2026, only US citizens aged 55 and over could visit visa-free, for tourism. That age rule still applies to Vietnamese citizens aged 55 and over, and to Chinese citizens in tourist groups.

Indian citizens: the conditional 30-day rule

Since 1 September 2026, Indian citizens can enter Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days, provided they have:

• a valid multiple-entry business or tourist visa from Australia, the USA, the UK, Canada, South Korea, a Schengen country, New Zealand or Japan, and
• an air ticket onward to India or a third country.

A single-entry visa from one of those countries doesn’t qualify, and the visa must still be valid. Indian travellers without a qualifying visa can still use the e-Visa. India is on Uzbekistan’s e-Visa list. If you’re comparing destinations, our guide to the Türkiye visa for Indian citizens covers a similar “supporting visa” rule.

Everyone else: the $20 e-Visa

Citizens of the 56 countries on Uzbekistan’s e-Visa list can apply online at the official portal, e-visa.gov.uz. They include Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Morocco, Nepal, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The Foreign Ministry’s fee table sets these prices:

Some countries on the e-Visa list, such as China, Kuwait, Qatar and the United States, are now visa-free. For them the e-Visa is no longer needed for short trips.

Nationalities that aren’t visa-free and aren’t on the e-Visa list apply for a sticker visa at an Uzbek embassy or consulate. A 30-day tourist visa there costs US$40.

Five-day visa-free transit

Uzbekistan gives five days visa-free to citizens of 48 countries transiting through its international airports, as long as they hold an onward ticket to a third country issued by Uzbekistan Airways. The list includes India, the USA, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkmenistan and Vietnam. It’s a good way to see Tashkent or Samarkand on a stopover.

Rules that apply to every visitor

• Registration within three days. Foreign visitors must be registered with the authorities within three days of arrival. Hotels and licensed guesthouses do it for you through the state Emehmon system when you check in. If you stay with friends, your host must register you. Missing registration can lead to fines.
• Passport validity. For the CIS visa-free countries, the Ministry asks for a passport valid for at least six months. For visas, it asks for at least three months beyond the visa’s end date. Six months of validity is the safe standard for everyone.
• Children under 16 travelling with a parent or legal guardian and holding a biometric passport can enter visa-free for the length of the adult’s visa, up to 90 days.
• The 30 days start when you cross the border. To stay longer, you need a visa before your visa-free days run out.

Uzbekistan and the other Turkic states

Within the Turkic world, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have visa-free access with no time limit, Kyrgyzstan 60 days, Türkiye 30 days, and Turkmenistan needs a visa, apart from diplomatic passports. For travel the other way, see our lists of countries that can enter Kazakhstan visa-free and Türkiye visa-free countries.

Frequently asked questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan in 2026?

No. Since 1 January 2026, all US citizens can stay up to 30 days without a visa, under Presidential Decree No. 203 of 3 November 2025.

Do Indians need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Not always. Since 1 September 2026, Indians with a valid multiple-entry business or tourist visa from Australia, the USA, the UK, Canada, South Korea, a Schengen country, New Zealand or Japan, plus an onward air ticket, can stay 30 days visa-free. Otherwise they can apply for the US$20 e-Visa.

How long can I stay in Uzbekistan without a visa?

It depends on your passport. Most visa-free nationalities get 30 days, Kyrgyz citizens 60 days, and eight former Soviet states have no limit.

Do I need to register in Uzbekistan?

Yes, within three days of arrival. Hotels register guests automatically, and private hosts must register you themselves.