Chapter 01
Uzbekistan visa at a glance (2026)
| Visa | Official fee | Processing | Stay | Apply via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-visa, single entry (if Pakistan is accepted) | USD 20 (≈ PKR 5,500) | Apply 3+ days before travel | Up to 30 days | e-visa.gov.uz |
| Tourist visa at the embassy | Not published | Not published | As stated on the visa | Embassy of Uzbekistan, Islamabad |
| Transit visa, up to 72 hours | Not published | — | 72 hours | Embassy (reported) |
Chapter 02
Can Pakistanis get an Uzbekistan visa in 2026?
Yes, Pakistanis can visit Uzbekistan in 2026 with a visa, but not visa free. Pakistan does not appear on Uzbekistan's visa-free lists, on its conditional visa-free categories (such as travellers aged 55+ in some groups), or on its 5-day visa-free transit scheme (Wikipedia summary of Uzbek visa policy, secondary).
The e-visa question. Many Pakistani travel sites advertise an "Uzbekistan e-visa for Pakistanis". Our check found a conflict:
- Uzbekistan launched the tourist e-visa on 15 July 2018 and extended it to 76 more countries from 1 February 2019. Pakistan was not on that 2019 list (Gazeta.uz, 5 January 2019).
- The current reference list of e-visa nationalities we checked also does not include Pakistan (Wikipedia, secondary).
- The official portal, e-visa.gov.uz, is a JavaScript application our tools could not read, so we could not see its live nationality list.
What to do: open e-visa.gov.uz and check whether "Pakistan" appears in the citizenship list. If it does, apply there. If it does not, apply through the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad. Do not pay a website that only "looks official".
Possible change: in April 2025, Uzbekistan's President proposed simplifying visas for tourists from Pakistan, India, Egypt and Iran (Gazeta.uz, 9 April 2025). We found no published decree for Pakistan as of 13 October 2026. Check our Uzbekistan visa status page for updates.
Chapter 03
How much is the Uzbekistan visa fee for Pakistanis?
The Uzbekistan tourist e-visa costs USD 20 for a single-entry 30-day visa for eligible nationalities. Double-entry and multiple-entry e-visas were introduced at USD 35 and USD 50 in 2019 (Gazeta.uz). The embassy visa fee for Pakistani nationals is not published online.
| Cost item | Official amount (as of 13 Oct 2026) | Our service fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-visa, single entry (if eligible) | USD 20 (≈ PKR 5,500) | Quote on WhatsApp | Official + service fee |
| Embassy tourist visa | Confirmed with the Embassy before you pay | Quote on WhatsApp | Official + service fee |
Agency prices you see online usually bundle the visa, a service charge and sometimes a tour voucher. Ask for the official fee to be shown separately. See Uzbekistan visa fee details and our fees page.
Chapter 04
What documents do Pakistanis need for an Uzbekistan visa?
For the e-visa, you upload a passport scan and a photo, and enter your travel details. For an embassy application and for FIA checks in Pakistan, prepare a fuller file:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with the old passports
- Recent passport photos on a white background
- CNIC copy and Family Registration Certificate (FRC) from NADRA when travelling as a family
- Return ticket and hotel bookings for every night (genuine and cancellable is fine)
- Day-by-day itinerary (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and so on)
- Bank statement for the last 6 months and a bank maintenance letter
- Travel insurance
- Polio vaccination certificate from NADRA for departure from Pakistan
Whether the Embassy also asks for an invitation letter or tour voucher from an Uzbek tour operator is not published.
If you are employed
- Salary certificate, employer NOC with leave dates, salary-credit bank statement
If you run a business
- Business NTN, Chamber of Commerce or SECP registration; business bank statement
If you are a student
- Enrolment letter or student card; parent's sponsorship letter, CNIC and bank statement
If you are a housewife or dependent
- Spouse's sponsorship letter and bank statement; nikah nama and FRC
If you are retired
- Pension book or pension credits; property or savings documents
If you are a freelancer
- Bank statement showing foreign remittances; FBR tax return; client contracts
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Chapter 05
How do you apply, step by step?
- Check eligibility with our eligibility checker and on e-visa.gov.uz.
- If Pakistan is listed: fill the form on e-visa.gov.uz, upload your photo and passport scan, pay USD 20 by card, and download the e-visa.
- If Pakistan is not listed: contact the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad for the current form, fee and document list, then submit your passport and file.
- Book genuine, cancellable hotels and a return ticket.
- Before flying, print everything and follow our offloading checklist.
Chapter 06
How long does an Uzbekistan visa take?
For the e-visa, travellers are told to apply at least three days before the trip (Wikipedia, secondary). The embassy processing time for Pakistanis is not published. Allow two to three weeks for an embassy application.
Chapter 07
Why do Uzbekistan visas get refused (and how to avoid it)?
Uzbekistan visa problems for Pakistanis usually come from applying on the wrong channel or with a weak trip file.
| Problem | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Paying a lookalike "e-visa" website | Use only e-visa.gov.uz or the Embassy |
| Applying for an e-visa your nationality cannot get | Check the portal's nationality list first |
| Unclear purpose or no hotel bookings | Give a city-by-city itinerary with bookings |
| Weak funds or sudden deposits | Show 6 months of normal statements |
| Photo or passport scan rejected | Follow the portal's photo rules exactly |
Chapter 08
What happens at the airport? (FIA and arrival checks)
FIA immigration in Pakistan checks visit-visa travellers before departure, and Central Asia trips by young first-time travellers are often questioned. The FIA FAQ lists a valid passport, return ticket, confirmed hotel booking with advance payment, sufficient funds and a sound profile; government employees need a departmental NOC. Dawn reported over 66,000 travellers offloaded in 2025 (Dawn, 18 December 2025), and since October 2026 major airports run pre-immigration document checks, including travel insurance (trips.pk citing Express Tribune). Follow our offloading checklist. Nobody can promise you will not be stopped; a complete, genuine file is the best preparation.
In Uzbekistan, foreign visitors must be registered at their place of stay; hotels normally do this for you. Keep hotel registration slips until you leave.
Chapter 09
Pakistanis living in the UAE or Saudi Arabia
Uzbekistan visa rules depend on nationality, so Pakistanis in the UAE or Saudi Arabia face the same e-visa question. If e-visa.gov.uz does not accept Pakistani nationality, apply at the Uzbek embassy or consulate in your country of residence with your Emirates ID or iqama and residence visa. Direct flights from the Gulf to Tashkent make this a common route.
Chapter 10
Uzbekistan vs. similar destinations
| Destination | Route for Pakistanis | Online? |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | e-visa if accepted, otherwise embassy | Unclear |
| Azerbaijan | See Azerbaijan page | e-visa |
| Turkey | See Turkey page | Varies |
| China | Online form + Gerry's centre | Partly |
Chapter 11
Frequently asked questions
Is Uzbekistan visa free for Pakistanis in 2026?
No. Pakistani ordinary passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan in 2026. Pakistan is not on Uzbekistan's visa-free lists, including the conditional visa-free categories for certain age groups and the 5-day transit scheme.
Can Pakistanis apply for the Uzbekistan e-visa?
We could not confirm it. Uzbekistan's published e-visa country lists that we checked do not include Pakistan, while some travel sites say Pakistanis can apply. The official portal, e-visa.gov.uz, decides: if Pakistan is not in its nationality list, apply through the Uzbek Embassy in Islamabad.
What is the Uzbekistan e-visa fee?
The single-entry 30-day tourist e-visa costs USD 20 for eligible nationalities, and double and multiple-entry e-visas were introduced at USD 35 and USD 50 in 2019, according to Gazeta.uz. Use only e-visa.gov.uz to pay.
How long does an Uzbekistan e-visa take?
Travellers are advised to apply at least three days before the trip. No official processing time for Pakistani applicants is published.
Can Pakistanis transit through Tashkent without a visa?
Not under the 5-day visa-free transit scheme, which covers other nationalities. A short transit visa of up to 72 hours is reported to be available to all nationalities; confirm it with the Uzbek Embassy before booking.
Did Uzbekistan announce easier visas for Pakistanis?
In April 2025 Uzbekistan's President proposed simplifying visas for tourists from Pakistan, India, Egypt and Iran, Gazeta.uz reported. No specific rule, fee or start date for Pakistan was announced in that report.
Can Pakistanis in the UAE or Saudi Arabia get an Uzbekistan visa?
Visa eligibility is based on nationality, so Pakistanis in the Gulf follow the same rules. If the e-visa portal does not accept Pakistani nationality, apply at the Uzbek embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
Can I work in Uzbekistan on a tourist visa?
No. Working on a visit visa is illegal in Uzbekistan and in Pakistan can lead to prosecution under the Emigration Ordinance.
Chapter 12
How Visit Visa Specialists helps
We first check, with you, whether e-visa.gov.uz accepts your nationality. Then we prepare either the e-visa application or the embassy file, build a city-by-city itinerary with genuine bookings, review your bank statements, and prepare you for FIA checks. Official fees are paid to the Uzbek authorities; our service fee is separate: e-visa Quote on WhatsApp, embassy file Quote on WhatsApp. The Uzbek authorities make the decision.
Every fact, checkedSources+
- Official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan (JavaScript app; nationality list not readable by our tools) (e-visa.gov.uz, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (Gazeta.uz, 5 Jan 2019): e-visa extended to 76 more countries from 1 Feb 2019 (Pakistan not listed); USD 20 single, USD 35 double, USD 50 multiple (gazeta.uz, checked 13 October 2026)
- Reference (Wikipedia, secondary): e-visa since 15 July 2018, USD 20, 30 days, apply 3 days ahead; Pakistan not on e-visa, visa-free or 5-day transit lists; 72-hour transit visa for all nationalities (en.wikipedia.org, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (Gazeta.uz, 9 Apr 2025): President proposed simplifying visas for tourists from India, Pakistan, Egypt and Iran (gazeta.uz, checked 13 October 2026)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, consular/visa section (JavaScript app; content not readable by our tools) (mfa.uz, checked 13 October 2026)
- FIA official FAQ: conditions for visit-visa travellers at Pakistani airports (fia.gov.pk, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (Dawn, 18 Dec 2025): over 66,000 offloaded in 2025 (dawn.com, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (trips.pk citing Express Tribune, 1 Oct 2026): pre-immigration document checks at Pakistani airports (trips.pk, checked 13 October 2026)
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