South Africa passport → Uzbekistan

Do South African citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Visa required in advance

South African passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: e-visa.gov.uz

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Uzbekistan at a glance

Capital: Tashkent
Currency: Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS)
Languages: Russian, Uzbek
Calling code: +998
Region: Central Asia

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Uzbekistan for other passports

South AfricaVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days

Nearby in Central Asia for South African passport holders

KazakhstanVisa-free
KyrgyzstanVisa on arrival60 days
TajikistanVisa on arrival60 days
TurkmenistanVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

How long can South African citizens stay in Uzbekistan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Uzbekistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.