US citizenship is what matters
The rule applies to US citizens. A US visa, Green Card or residence in the United States does not itself make someone a US citizen. Entry conditions must be checked separately for another passport.
Uzbekistan Entry Rules for US Citizens in 2026
Updated 19 October 2026
Rules for a short tourist or business visit
Since 1 January 2026, US citizens can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days from entry. An e-visa is not required for an ordinary short visit.
Check your passport validity, purpose and travel dates. Arrange registration after arrival; for a longer stay, check the appropriate visa in advance.
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Up to 30 days
from the date of entry
from the date of entry
3 working days
general registration deadline
general registration deadline
Prepare before you travel
Check your passport and entry and departure dates before booking your trip.
Does a US citizen need a visa?
Updated 19 October 2026. Since 1 January 2026, US citizens may enter Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days from entry. The basis is Presidential Decree UP-203 of 3 November 2025. The new rule has no former age-55 condition.
An e-visa is not a standard requirement for an ordinary tourist or short business visit within this period. Check your passport, purpose and dates, then arrange registration at your place of stay.
Passport, purpose and travel dates
Passport validity
According to current US Department of State guidance, your passport must remain valid for three months beyond your allowed stay and have one blank page for an entry stamp. Check the requirements for your document with the carrier and consulate before travelling.
Tourism or a business visit
The US Department of State confirms visa-free tourism and business visits of up to 30 days. A business meeting is not permission to work in the country. For employment, study or longer residence, check the necessary basis and permits in advance.
Entry and departure dates
The 30 days run from entry. Plan to leave within your allowed period and check your entry stamp at the border. Registration at an address does not add days to your visa-free stay.
Registration: no later than three working days
Staying in a hotel
Foreign visitors permanently resident abroad generally must register their place of stay no later than three working days from entry, unless an exception applies. A hotel, hostel or other accommodation provider arranges this through E-mehmon. Confirm it has been done and keep the record.
Staying in private accommodation
Agree registration with the property owner or host in advance. Arrange it at the new address if you move. Registration and permission to remain are different: the 30-day visa-free limit still applies.
If you need more than 30 days
Contact the competent Uzbek embassy or consulate in advance about a visa appropriate to your purpose and trip length. Do not overstay while awaiting a reply or assume an automatic extension.
The one-time e-visa extension authority introduced in 2026 concerns people who entered on an e-visa. It does not extend US citizens’ 30-day visa-free entry. Arrange documents before travelling for work, study or other special purposes.
Where to check before travelling
Check documents before booking and again before departure, especially if your passport, purpose or trip length changes.
Visa-free entry for US citizens
Decree UP-203 From 1 January 2026
Point 1 establishes up to 30 days from entry. Refer to this decree if an older information sheet still mentions e-visas, five-day transit or a minimum age of 55.
Passport and short visits
US Department of State Information for US citizens
The Uzbekistan travel guidance covers passports, tourist and business entry for up to 30 days and the need for an appropriate visa for a longer stay.
Registration at your place of stay
Law ZRU-1074 Articles 7 and 19
The law sets the deadline for foreign visitors permanently resident abroad and registration by accommodation providers. This is a separate duty after entry.
Questions about travelling on a US passport
Do I need an e-visa for a two-week holiday?
Since 1 January 2026, entry as a US citizen for an ordinary tourist visit of up to 30 days does not require a visa. Bring a valid passport and meet the registration and permitted-stay requirements.
Does the minimum age of 55 still apply?
The new Decree UP-203 grants US citizens 30-day visa-free entry without the former age condition. Older age rules should not replace the current decree.
Does a Green Card or US visa qualify me?
A Green Card or US visa alone does not qualify you under the US-citizen rule. Check the conditions for your citizenship and the passport you use to cross Uzbekistan’s border.
Do the 30 days start when I book or arrive?
The period starts from entry into Uzbekistan. A booking date or hotel registration period does not replace it. Work out your departure date in advance and check the entry stamp.
Can I extend my visa-free stay by extending my booking and registration?
No. A new booking or address registration does not extend the 30-day visa-free period. Arrange an appropriate lawful basis in advance if you need to stay longer.
Do I need a separate transit visa for a stop between flights?
If you enter under the current US-citizen visa exemption and meet its conditions, a separate transit visa is usually unnecessary. Still confirm the connection, baggage and next-country documents with your carrier.
Itineraries for your Uzbekistan trip
Once you have checked entry conditions, choose a programme. Check dates, price, accommodation, guide language and booking terms on the tour page. CAJ confirms places and services; buying a tour does not guarantee a visa decision or entry at the border.
Uzbekistan in 8 days
Seven nights: Tashkent — Samarkand — Bukhara — Khiva, returning via Urgench. Scheduled departures, groups of 2–8 and local city guides, without a permanent escort between cities.
Uzbekistan in 5 days
Four nights: Tashkent — Bukhara — Samarkand — Tashkent. Scheduled departures, groups of 2–12 and local city guides. See the programme for transport and inclusions.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in 14 days
A private itinerary for 1–10 guests, with 13 nights. Start in Tashkent, visit Bukhara and Samarkand, and finish in Almaty. The entry information on this page covers Uzbekistan. Check Kazakhstan’s entry requirements separately.
Useful links
For other entry options, see the general visa guide. For a stop between flights, read the Uzbekistan transit guide.
For a longer or special-purpose trip, find the appropriate institution in the embassy directory.
Contacts for separate consulates by city are in the consulate directory.
