Visa requirements

Uzbekistan

General visa requirements for travelling to Uzbekistan. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

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Journalist visa (Journalist Visa - Temporary Accreditation)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 14 days
• Fee: Varies by embassy
• Validity: Up to 3 months
• Entry: Single entry

Temporary accreditation is available for foreign correspondents visiting Uzbekistan for short-term assignments. Accreditation certificate is valid for up to 3 months.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  For foreign journalists on short-term assignments in Uzbekistan.

  Includes

  • Short-term journalism
  • media coverage
  • specific events or stories

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Written reference from the head of the foreign mass media addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

• Endorsement letter

  Endorsement type: Positive recommendation; Endorsing body: Uzbekistan diplomatic mission

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain positive recommendation from Uzbek diplomatic mission.

2. Document submission

   Submit written reference from head of media organization to Minister of Foreign Affairs.

3. Processing wait

   Wait for accreditation decision (up to 2 weeks).

4. Visa collection

   Receive temporary accreditation certificate (valid up to 3 months) and entry visa.

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Journalist visa (Journalist Visa - Permanent Accreditation)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Processing time: 14 days
• Fee: Free (no consular fees for accredited journalists)
• Validity: Term of accreditation
• Entry: Multiple entry

Foreign correspondents traveling in Uzbekistan must have a certificate of accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Multiple-entry visas are issued to permanent accredited foreign correspondents for the term of accreditation without collection of consular fees.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Accredited foreign correspondents have the right for free movement in Uzbekistan except for places closed for visiting or requiring special sanction. Forbidden to call for violent change of constitutional system, violate territorial integrity, propagandize war and violence, or intervene in internal affairs.

  Includes

  • Journalism
  • media coverage
  • reporting

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Written reference from the head of the foreign mass media addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Must receive positive recommendation from Uzbek diplomatic mission where publication is based.

• Endorsement letter

  Endorsement type: Positive recommendation letter; Endorsing body: Uzbekistan diplomatic mission

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain positive recommendation from Uzbek diplomatic mission where publication is based. Provide information about the publication and its sources of funding.

2. Document submission

   Submit written reference from head of foreign mass media addressed to Minister of Foreign Affairs.

3. Processing wait

   Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes accreditation decision within 2 weeks.

4. Visa collection

   After positive decision, Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues accreditation certificate and multiple-entry visa directly (no consular fees).

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.