Entry Procedures
Visa and entry requirements depend on the country that issued your passport. The information here is general guidance. Always confirm the requirements for your own nationality with the official source.
This information is for general guidance only. Please verify with the embassy or official government sources before traveling.
Visa Requirements
Types of visas required and their conditions
Uzbekistan has greatly relaxed its visa rules in recent years. Many nationalities, including Japan, EU countries, the UK and South Korea, can enter visa-free for tourist stays of up to 30 days. Some other nationalities, such as US citizens, can apply for an e-Visa online. Rules depend on your nationality and can change, so check the official Uzbek sources and your embassy before you travel.
- Visa-free
- Up to 30 days (many nationalities)
- Others
- e-Visa online
- Check
- Official sources
- Visa policy has been eased considerably in recent years
- Visa-free entry depends on your nationality; confirm before travel
Passport Conditions
Required validity period and blank pages
Your passport should generally be valid for a set period from the date of entry into Uzbekistan and have blank pages for stamps. Requirements can vary by nationality and how you enter, so confirm the exact validity rule that applies to you with the official Uzbek sources or your embassy before you travel.
- Validity
- Valid on entry
- Pages
- Blank pages for stamps
- Check
- Official sources
- Validity requirements can vary by nationality
- Confirm the exact rule with official sources before travel
Required Documents & Pre-registration
Arrival cards, health declarations, and other preparations
At the border you may be asked to show supporting documents in addition to your passport. These can include a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation), evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, and travel insurance. Have these ready to speed up entry.
- Ticket
- Return/onward
- Stay
- Accommodation proof
- Funds
- Sufficient means
- Carry proof of accommodation and onward travel
- Travel insurance and evidence of funds may be requested
Pre-arrival procedure — Uzbekistan e-Visa: nationalities that are not visa-exempt can apply online on the official portal e-visa.gov.uz, pay the fee and receive the approved e-Visa by email (standard processing is often around 3 working days, with faster paid options). Many nationalities are visa-free for short stays, so check whether you need an e-Visa first. Beware paid look-alike sites.
Official Uzbekistan e-Visa (e-visa.gov.uz)- Surname
- SMITH
- Given name
- MICHAEL
- Nationality
- Your nationality (e.g. a representative country)
- Passport number
- A1234567
- Arrival date
- 2026-04-10
- Entry city
- Tashkent
Steps
- 1 Check on e-visa.gov.uz whether your nationality needs an e-Visa or is visa-free
- 2 Complete the application and upload the passport page/photo as required
- 3 Pay the official fee and save the approved e-Visa (print or keep on your phone)
- 4 Present it at check-in and immigration together with your passport
Visa need, fees, processing time and validity can change; for accurate details we recommend checking with the official government portal before you travel.
Last updated: 2026-08-30
Cash Import Limits
Declaration-free limits and procedures for excess amounts
Uzbekistan requires you to declare large amounts of currency on arrival and departure. As a rough guide, cash equivalent to around USD 10,000 or more usually must be declared in writing on the customs form. Keep your declaration slip until you leave, as it may be needed to take money out. Thresholds and rules can change, so confirm the current limits with official customs sources.
- Declare
- Approx. USD 10,000+
- Keep
- Declaration slip
- Check
- Official customs
- Declare large sums in writing on the customs form
- Keep the stamped declaration until departure
Duty-Free Allowances & Restricted Items
Limits on tobacco, alcohol, food, and other goods
Personal belongings for your own use are generally admitted duty-free, and there are set allowances for items such as alcohol and tobacco. Goods above the allowances, or clearly for commercial purposes, may be taxed and should be declared. Amounts can change, so check the current customs allowances before you travel.
- Personal use
- Generally duty-free
- Alcohol/tobacco
- Set allowances
- Over limit
- Declare / may be taxed
- Declare goods above the personal allowances
- Commercial-quantity items may be taxed
Prohibited Items
Items that are strictly forbidden from import
Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited and penalties are severe. Uzbekistan also controls the export of cultural property: antiques, old carpets, artworks and Silk Road artefacts often require an official permit or certificate to take out of the country. If you buy anything that could be considered old or of cultural value, keep receipts and obtain the necessary export documents.
- Drugs
- Strictly banned
- Antiques
- Export permit needed
- Keep
- Receipts / certificates
- Never carry illegal drugs; penalties are severe
- Exporting antiques and cultural items may require a permit
Medication Import Rules
Rules for bringing prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Bring prescription medicines in their original packaging and carry a copy of the prescription or a doctor's letter, ideally in English. Some medicines that are common at home, especially strong painkillers and psychotropic drugs, may be controlled or restricted. Check the rules for your specific medication with official sources before you travel.
- Packaging
- Original + prescription
- Restricted
- Some strong drugs
- Check
- Official sources
- Carry a doctor's letter for prescription drugs
- Some medicines may be controlled; verify in advance
Vaccinations & Health Requirements
Required and recommended vaccines for entry
There is usually no special mandatory vaccination to enter Uzbekistan for most travellers. Make sure your routine vaccinations are up to date, and ask a travel clinic about recommended vaccines for your trip. In summer and in rural areas, be careful with food and drinking water to avoid stomach upsets. Check the latest health advice before you travel.
- Mandatory
- Usually none
- Routine
- Keep up to date
- Care
- Food & water
- No special compulsory vaccine for most travellers
- Be cautious with food and water in summer and rural areas
Immigration Process
Step-by-step guide from arrival to clearing immigration
On arrival, follow signs to passport control, present your passport (and visa or e-Visa if required), and answer any questions about your trip. Complete a customs declaration if you are carrying goods or cash above the limits. Foreign visitors are expected to be registered at their accommodation; hotels usually handle this automatically, so keep any registration slips you receive.
- Control
- Passport + visa/e-Visa
- Customs
- Declare if over limits
- Registration
- Usually by hotel
- Hotels normally register guests automatically
- Keep registration slips in case they are checked
Tips for Smooth Entry
Practical advice for a hassle-free arrival
The main international gateways are Tashkent (TAS) and Samarkand (SKD). Keep your accommodation registration slips and, if issued, your customs declaration, until you leave. Carry some US dollars in clean, undamaged notes as a backup, since they are easy to exchange. Rules on visas, registration and customs can change, so always confirm the current requirements with official sources before you travel.
- Airports
- Tashkent (TAS), Samarkand (SKD)
- Keep
- Registration & declaration
- Backup
- Clean US dollars
- Keep registration and customs slips until departure
- Confirm current rules with official sources before travel