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Uzbekistan Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

Visa Free

German citizens can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 30 days, needing only a valid passport.

Guide last updated October 14, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry
  • No visa or application form required for stays up to 30 days
  • Return or onward ticket, which may be checked by the airline
  • Hotel registration: all foreign visitors must be registered with local authorities within 3 days of arrival, normally handled automatically by hotels, but travelers staying with private hosts must register themselves
  • No visa photo required, as no visa is issued
  • No biometrics collected specifically for visa-free entry beyond standard passport control procedures
  • Travel health insurance is recommended, since German statutory insurance does not cover treatment in Uzbekistan

Visa types

  • Visa-free tourist/business entry: free, valid for up to 30 days per visit, intended for tourism and short business trips
  • e-Visa: available for stays or purposes beyond the visa-free allowance (e.g., longer tourism, cultural exchange), applied for online via e-visa.gov.uz, though Germans generally do not need this for trips under 30 days
  • Work/residence permit: required for any employment or longer-term stay, arranged through a Uzbek employer and the Ministry of Employment

Entry conditions

  • Up to 30 days of stay permitted visa-free for tourism or business
  • No paid work is permitted under the visa-free entry
  • Register your stay with local authorities (via your hotel, or in person if staying privately) within 3 days of arrival — this is a legal requirement, not optional
  • Extensions beyond 30 days require applying for an e-Visa or visiting the Agency for External Labor Migration's visa and registration department before the visa-free period ends

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for the 30-day visa-free entry
  • No processing time, as entry is immediate at the airport or border
  • An e-Visa extension, if needed, typically costs around USD 20–50 depending on type, with processing of a few business days
  • No VFS/BLS fee applies to the visa-free entry itself

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Keep your hotel registration slips (or self-registration confirmation) for the full trip, since these are occasionally checked at airport departure
  • If your itinerary includes multiple cities, make sure each new hotel re-registers your stay, as registration is tied to each accommodation
  • Uzbekistan's visa-free policy for Germans has expanded significantly in recent years and is currently stable at 30 days
  • Carry both a digital and paper copy of your passport's bio page, since some regional checkpoints still rely on manual verification
  • For Silk Road itineraries spanning Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, check each country's separate visa-free allowance, as they are not combined

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.