Many UAE residents can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. Emirati, Saudi, Qatari, Omani, Kuwaiti, Bahraini, British, American, Chinese, Malaysian and most European passport holders are visa-free. Indian, Filipino, Egyptian, Jordanian, Lebanese, Sri Lankan and Nepali passport holders need an e-visa, which costs USD 20 for a single entry and is applied for online at e-visa.gov.uz. Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Nigerian passport holders do not appear on the e-visa portal’s country list, so they apply through an Uzbek embassy or consulate.
Your UAE residence visa does not change any of this. Uzbekistan decides by passport. This guide sets out which group your passport falls into, what the e-visa costs, how to apply, and the rules on timing and validity.
Key Takeaways
- Uzbekistan’s visa rules depend on your nationality, not on your UAE residence.
- Emirati and other GCC passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 30 days, as can UK, US, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean, Turkish and most EU passport holders.
- Indian, Filipino, Egyptian, Jordanian, Lebanese, Moroccan, Sri Lankan, Nepali, Thai and Vietnamese passport holders use the e-visa.
- The e-visa costs USD 20 for a single entry, USD 35 for a double entry and USD 50 for multiple entries. Your bank may add a charge.
- Apply at least 3 working days before you travel. Applications are decided within 2 working days, not counting the day you apply.
- The e-visa allows a stay of up to 30 days and must be used for entry within 90 days of registration.
- Passports not on the portal’s list, including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria, need a visa from an Uzbek diplomatic mission.
Do You Need a Visa for Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan’s official e-visa portal sorts every passport into one of three groups. When you select your citizenship on the e-visa application page, the portal either tells you that you can enter visa-free, lets you continue with an e-visa application, or does not list your country at all. For an Emirati passport, it shows “Visa-free entry for up to 30 days.” The table below shows where the passports most common in the UAE fell when the portal was checked in October 2026.
| Passport | What you need |
|---|---|
| UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain | Nothing. Visa-free for up to 30 days |
| UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and most EU countries | Visa-free for up to 30 days |
| China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Turkey | Visa-free for up to 30 days |
| Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova | Visa-free under bilateral agreements |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free for up to 60 days |
| India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives | E-visa |
| Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Iran | E-visa |
| Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Seychelles | E-visa |
| Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, Afghanistan | Not on the e-visa list. Apply to an Uzbek embassy or consulate |
One exception sits outside the table. The portal states that Vietnamese citizens aged 55 or over can enter visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days. Younger Vietnamese passport holders use the e-visa.
If your country is not on the list, the portal’s terms say it will tell you to contact a foreign institution of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In practice, that means applying for a visa at an Uzbek embassy or consulate before you travel.
Visa-free does not mean unlimited
Plan to leave Uzbekistan before your 30 days are up, because the visa-free period is a maximum stay. If you want to stay longer, or you are going for work or study, you need a different visa. That visa has to be arranged through Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you go.
Uzbekistan E-Visa Fees
| E-visa type | Consular fee |
|---|---|
| Single entry | USD 20 |
| Double entry | USD 35 |
| Multiple entry | USD 50 |
These fees have applied since 25 June 2018 and are paid online by card. The portal warns that your bank will add its own charge. The fee pays for the review of your application, so it is not refunded if the visa is refused. Apply on the official portal, e-visa.gov.uz, rather than through a third-party site.
How to Apply for the Uzbekistan E-Visa
- Check your country. On the application page, select your citizenship, passport type, entry type and purpose of visit. The portal stops here if you are visa-free.
- Choose your dates. Enter your planned period of stay. It cannot exceed 30 days.
- Enter your personal details in English, exactly as they appear in the passport you will travel on.
- Upload a photo and your passport data page. The face photo must meet the ICAO Doc 9303 standard, and the passport scan must be readable and no larger than 500 KB.
- Activate the application with the code sent to your email.
- Pay the fee by card. You get an email confirming that your application has been accepted for processing.
- Download your e-visa. If it is approved, the e-visa arrives by email as a PDF. You can also track the status on the portal.
Uzbekistan’s e-visa is issued for tourism. If the purpose of your trip is anything else, the portal says the organization inviting you must apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for your visa. Groups of five or more adults can apply together, and the steps are the same as for individuals.
Timing, Validity and Other Rules
| Rule | What the portal says |
|---|---|
| When to apply | At least 3 working days before you arrive |
| Processing | Within 2 working days, not counting the day you apply |
| Length of stay | Up to 30 days |
| Validity for entry | 90 days from the date of registration |
| If fewer than 30 days of validity remain when you enter | You can stay only until the e-visa expires |
| New passport | You need a new e-visa |
These rules are set out in the portal’s terms. Three more are worth knowing before you fly from Dubai:
- Carry the e-visa and the same passport. Show the e-visa on paper or on your phone at the border, together with the passport you applied with. Any difference between the two makes the e-visa invalid.
- Dual nationals pick one passport. Apply on the passport you will use to enter Uzbekistan.
- Help line. If the portal fails, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs runs a hotline on +998 71 200 00 88 and a feedback form on the site.
Before You Travel
- Make sure nothing in the UAE stops you leaving by checking your UAE travel ban status online.
- Building a Central Asia and Caucasus trip? See our guides to the Georgia visa for UAE residents and the Armenia visa for UAE residents.
- Uzbek citizens living in the UAE have different questions about tax at home, covered in our guide for Uzbeks in the UAE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UAE residents need a visa for Uzbekistan?
It depends on your passport. Emirati, GCC, UK, US and most European passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days. Indian, Filipino and Egyptian passport holders need an e-visa. A UAE residence visa does not change the rule.
Do Emiratis need a visa for Uzbekistan?
No. Uzbekistan’s e-visa portal shows visa-free entry for up to 30 days for UAE passport holders.
Do Indians in Dubai need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Yes. Indian passport holders apply for an e-visa at e-visa.gov.uz. A single-entry e-visa costs USD 20 and allows a stay of up to 30 days.
Can Pakistanis in the UAE get an Uzbekistan e-visa?
Pakistan was not on the e-visa portal’s country list when it was checked in October 2026. Pakistani passport holders should apply for a visa through an Uzbek embassy or consulate.
Do Filipinos in the UAE need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Yes. The Philippines is on the e-visa list, so Filipino passport holders apply online at e-visa.gov.uz.
How much is the Uzbekistan e-visa?
USD 20 for a single entry, USD 35 for a double entry and USD 50 for multiple entries, plus any card charge from your bank. The fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.
How long does the Uzbekistan e-visa take?
Up to 2 working days, not counting the day you apply. Apply at least 3 working days before you travel.
How long can I stay in Uzbekistan?
Up to 30 days, whether you enter visa-free or on an e-visa. Kyrgyz citizens can stay up to 60 days.
Official Sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan: e-visa portal, What You Need to Know and Terms
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan: e-visa application and country check
- Official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Country groups, fees, processing times and validity rules checked on Uzbekistan’s official e-visa portal in October 2026. The portal does not publish a single country list on one page; the groups above come from its country check. Rules for passports not on the portal’s list, and the address of the Uzbek mission that handles applications from the UAE, were not published on the pages checked.
This guide is for informational purposes only. Uzbek visa rules and fees are set by the Government of Uzbekistan and are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with the relevant official authority before proceeding with any application or transaction.
