Uzbekistan Visa for South African Citizens

Updated: 6 August 2024

Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations with South Africa in 1992. Here you will find answers to all questions about a visa to Uzbekistan for South African citizens: the right to visa-free entry, conditions for obtaining a visa, transit visas and more.

Visa-free

Entry to Uzbekistan without a visa is available for South African citizens under 16.

Citizens under the age of 16 are allowed to enter for up to 90 days. If a South African citizen reaches the age of 16 during his stay in Uzbekistan, it is necessary to apply for a visa at the migration and citizenship registration branches in accordance with the established procedure.

E-visa

Unfortunately, the electronic visa to Uzbekistan is not available for South African citizens.

Visa on Arrival

Uzbekistan does not have an embassy in South Africa, and the only way for South African citizens to obtain a visa for Uzbekistan is to contact a local travel agency. After your request, the travel company will submit an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan for a letter of invitation.

To do this, you need to provide the following documents:

Within 5 working days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan should stamp the application submitted by the travel agency with an entry permit. The travel agency will scan and send you a copy of the stamped application. Upon arrival at the airport in Uzbekistan, you must present the scanned application to the airport officer and pay the visa fee of US$65. You will receive your visa for Uzbekistan on the spot. The tourist visa for Uzbekistan allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days.

Transit visa

South African citizens have the right to visa-free transit entry to Uzbekistan for up to 5 days (only for air borders). For transit, it is necessary to carry Uzbekistan Airways air tickets to Uzbekistan and from Uzbekistan to a third country.

Requirements to COVID-19

Since June 10, 2022, Uzbekistan has canceled all entry requirements related to COVID-19. To visit Uzbekistan, you do not need to present documents on vaccination or PCR testing.
When applying for travel insurance, please make sure that the plan covers the costs of COVID-19 treatment.

Contacts of the Embassies of Uzbekistan and South Africa

Unfortunately, there are no representatives of the embassy of South Africa in Uzbekistan and the embassy of Uzbekistan in South Africa.
The following non-resident office is accredited embassy to South Africa: The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Saudi Arabia.
You can get consular help from the South African Embassy in Turkey.