Visit (visa-free entry): Russian citizen in United States → Uzbekistan
Russian citizens living in the United States can enter Uzbekistan visa-free with no time limit under the bilateral visa-free regime — no visa to obtain in advance; the exemption follows your nationality regardless of where you live. Just register your place of stay after arrival.
Short visit to Uzbekistan under the bilateral visa-free regime for CIS neighbours — no visa to obtain in advance, no time limit on the visa-free stay.
- Validity
- Visa-free entry — no visa is issued in advance
- Entries
- Each visa-free entry is granted on arrival
- Max stay per visit
- No time limit under the bilateral visa-free regime; longer stays for work or study require the appropriate entry visa
When to start
Start 1–7 days before your travel date.
Russia has a bilateral visa-free regime with Uzbekistan covering holders of all categories of passports (diplomatic, service and ordinary), regardless of the purpose of the trip — so no visa is needed for a short visit.
There is no time limit on the visa-free stay, but if you need to stay for work, study or another activity that needs a permit you must obtain the appropriate entry visa. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
You enter visa-free on arrival. Register your place of stay within three working days — hotels do this automatically; a private host registers you on my.gov.uz. Keep the registration slip until you leave.
What you'll need
- Valid national passport — A valid international passport with at least six months' validity remaining from the date of entry into Uzbekistan. ✓ verified
- Place-of-stay registration — Registration of your place of stay within three working days of arrival — automatic at hotels, or done by a private host on my.gov.uz. Keep the confirmation on you for exit control. ✓ verified
- Proof of onward plans / purpose (recommended) — The visa-free regime is for a temporary visit; for stays beyond the visa-free purpose (work, study) you must switch to the appropriate entry visa. Carry evidence of your travel purpose and return plans. ✓ verified·
Where you'll apply
No visa to apply for in advance and no US visa-centre step: the exemption follows your nationality regardless of where you live. You enter visa-free and register your place of stay after arrival.
Fees
| Visa-free entry | varies |
Gotchas to watch
- The bilateral visa-free regime covers all passport categories and any purpose of trip — but it is for temporary visits only.
- For work, study or activities needing a permit you must obtain the appropriate Uzbek entry visa in advance.
- Register your place of stay within three working days of arrival; failure to register carries administrative liability, checked even at exit border control.
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
