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title: Uzbekistan visa for citizens of the United States
description: Citizens of the United States can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 5 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Uzbekistan visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 5 days.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 5 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at an international airport in Uzbekistan** — Enter via Tashkent, Samarkand, or other international airports.
2. **Present passport and onward ticket to border control** — Show valid U.S. passport and confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
3. **Receive 5-day visa-free transit stamp** — Border officer will grant up to 5 days stay.
4. **Register within 3 days of arrival** — Registration is mandatory; hotels often do this automatically.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid U.S. passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Confirmed onward ticket to a third country** (Travel): Must show flight departing Uzbekistan to a third country.

## Good to know

- Visa-free transit only valid at international airports, not land borders.
- Must hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country (not returning to the U.S. directly).
- Registration within 3 days is mandatory; failure may result in fines or exit ban.
- Starting January 1, 2026, all U.S. citizens will be able to enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days (not yet in effect).

## Common refusal reasons

- **No confirmed onward ticket to a third country** — Ensure you have a printed or digital onward ticket before arrival.
- **Passport not valid for intended stay** — Check passport validity before travel.
- **Failure to register within 3 days** — Ask your hotel to register you upon check-in.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Citizens of the United States can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 5 days.

### How long can citizens of the United States stay in Uzbekistan?

Up to 5 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of the United States need for Uzbekistan?

Valid U.S. passport; Confirmed onward ticket to a third country.

## More

- [Uzbekistan visa for every passport](/visa/uzbekistan)
- [Every destination for United States passport holders](/visa/passport/united-states)