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You need a visa for Uzbekistan if you have an Ethiopian passport

These visas exist for Uzbekistan, but they cannot be applied for online with Ethiopian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Uzbekistan Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Uzbekistan may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended stay with blank page
  • Digital passport photo 35x45mm with white background
  • Confirmed hotel booking or invitation letter from host
  • Return or onward travel ticket documentation
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay duration
  • Completed e-Visa application with travel itinerary

Entry requirements for Ethiopian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Ethiopian passport holders entering Uzbekistan as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory registration upon arrival in Uzbekistan

    All travelers visiting Uzbekistan for more than 3 days must register with the local Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 72 hours of arrival and maintain valid registration throughout their stay. Travelers staying in hotels or dormitories are registered automatically, while those in private or non-hotel accommodations must register themselves online with the close participation of the host landlord or with the local Administration for Migration and Citizenship. Failure to complete the required registration may result in fines or penalties.

    • This registration requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers staying in Uzbekistan for up to 3 days are not required to register: -Travelers who are Uzbekistan citizens and residents.
    Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Kingdom of Belgium Last checked 2026-07-16
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Uzbekistan. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler arrives in Uzbekistan. The passport must have at least 1 blank page.

    Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Kingdom of Belgium Last checked 2026-07-16
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Uzbekistan

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Uzbekistan.

    Last checked 2026-07-16
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Uzbekistan.

    Last checked 2026-07-16
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Uzbekistan. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    Last checked 2026-07-16

A look at Uzbekistan

  • Magnificent Registan Square in Samarkand with three historic madrasas featuring intricate blue tilework
    Registan Square — Samarkand's legendary center of Islamic learning
  • Historic Kalyan Minaret and mosque complex in Bukhara old town under clear blue sky
    Bukhara — Over 2,000 years of continuous history on the Silk Road
  • Ancient Itchan Kala fortress walls and minarets of Khiva at sunset with warm golden light
    Khiva — A living museum of Silk Road architecture
  • Modern Tashkent cityscape with Amir Timur statue and contemporary architecture at dusk
    Tashkent — Uzbekistan's vibrant capital blending modern and historic

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Where else Ethiopian citizens can apply online

See every country a Ethiopian passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.