This past October I visited Uzbekistan for the first time. As a US citizen, I rarely have to apply for tourist visas as it’s a privilege that comes with the passport. Uzbekistan is a country that does not provide US citizens a visa free entry and I needed to apply for an e-visa.
Once I found out I would be visiting, I started looking into the requirements needed to apply for the e-visa. That is when I realized that I needed to get an Uzbekistan e visa to make my trip a reality.
Thankfully the Uzbekistan tourist visa process is not a difficult or time consuming one. The wording of the online application did cause a bit of confusion at first, which is why I have put together this guide to make it easy for you!
Here you have all the required documents you’ll need in order to apply and what to expect of the application process.
I hope you have a smooth time with your visa and have an amazing time in Uzbekistan!
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Paperwork Required
To apply for an Uzbekistan e visa, you mainly need virtual documents as the whole application is done online.
Requirements needed to apply:
- Digital passport size photo
- Scan of photo and info page of your passport
- Valid email address
- Debit/credit card for fee payment
Uzbekistan Visa Application Process
- Click on “Application for e visa”
- Fill out prompts “Citizenship, Document type, Visa entry type, and Purpose of visit”
- On the Visa entry type, you’ll have to decide how many entries you’ll need. The fee will be based on this:
- Single entry $20
- Double entry $35
- Multiple entries $50
- On the Visa entry type, you’ll have to decide how many entries you’ll need. The fee will be based on this:
- In the Date section, you’ll choose the dates you’ll be in Uzbekistan. You can only stay up to 30 days per entry and the visa can only be processed within a 90 day period.
- You’ll notice that once you click your entry date, you only have 30 days available on the calendar to choose your exit date.
- On the Personal Information, you’ll write your basic info including your passport details.
- You’ll need your digital passport photo and scan of passport photo and info page for the following section.
- On the Activation page you’ll be shown your full application to make sure all the information you entered is correct. If you need to edit anything, this is your chance before moving forward.
- The continue button at the end will actually change to a ‘Make a letter’ button once you’ve filled in your email and the Captcha code. Check your email for a link. That will resend you to the website and you can click on continue to head to the payment page.
- Save the long code that shows up on the screen. You’ll need it later to access your visa.
- For the payment you can choose between visa or mastercard and debit or credit are accepted. There’s a 7.5% fee so I ended up paying $21.50 for my single entry visa instead of $20.
- Wait at least 3 business days to hear back! I got an accepted email within less than 2 days.
Downloading Accepted Visa
Once you get the email that your visa is finished you’ll head back to this page. This time you’ll click on Application Status.
- Enter the application code you should have saved and also received via email and the Captcha code.
- Click ‘Check Status’ and wait for the page to load with a link to download your visa.
- Download your visa and print. Get ready to travel to Uzbekistan!
Important Information to Know
Do US citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Yes, US citizens need to apply for a visa before entering Uzbekistan.
How long does your passport need to be valid for?
Your passport should be valid up to 6 months after your departure date from Uzbekistan.
Is it difficult to get a visa for Uzbekistan?
It’s easy to get an e-visa for Uzbekistan. You just need to have the correct paperwork, fill out the application, and make the fee payment. Then wait to receive a response.
How much does it cost to get an Uzbekistan e-visa?
That depends on how many entries you plan to make into Uzbekistan. For a single entry it will cost $20, for a double entry it will cost $35, and for multiple entries it will be $50. You’ll need to add a 7.5% fee on top of the option you end up choosing.
How long do I need to wait after I apply?
The website and other websites I came across mentioned it taking 3 business days. This seems to be the norm. My visa application took less than 2 business days.
Should I print the visa once accepted?
Yes, bring a printed copy with you to Uzbekistan in addition to a digital one. Keep the printed copy until after your departure. I was asked for it when going through immigration to leave the country.
If you have other questions, please write them in the comments below!
Related Posts
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