Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Visa-free stay (no limit)
Visa-free entry with no stay limit (CIS and neighbouring states)
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Key facts
Visa-free stay (no limit) is a long-stay route for Uzbekistan. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Only for passports from 8 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Be a citizen of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia or Ukraine.
- The regime does not apply to stateless persons permanently living in these countries.
Documents1
- Hold a valid national passport or replacement travel document with at least 6 months of validity.
After you arrive1
- The regime applies regardless of the purpose of the trip.
What happens at day 183
How Uzbekistan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any consecutive 12-month period in which the tax period begins or endsTax resident of Uzbekistan
- Foreign-source income
The Tax Code in force for 2026 contains no separate 6% personal income tax rate for highly skilled foreign workers; 6% appears only for non-residents' freight income.
All tax rules for Uzbekistan Tax records checked
Full official text
Citizens of eight neighbouring and CIS states can enter Uzbekistan without a visa, and the official list sets no limit on the length of stay. 1
Requirements
- Be a citizen of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia or Ukraine. 1
- The regime does not apply to stateless persons permanently living in these countries. 1
- Hold a valid national passport or replacement travel document with at least 6 months of validity. 1
- The regime applies regardless of the purpose of the trip. 1
Stay
- Listed as unlimited duration; Uzbekistan sets no day limit for these nationalities
Nationality
Citizens of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine holding any category of passport. Open to: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine.
Work
Entry is visa-free regardless of the purpose of the trip.
Official sources
- Visa of the Republic of Uzbekistan: visa-free regime and visa types · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-11-27
Visa-free stay (no limit) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free stay (no limit) | – | – | – |
| GCC citizens United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
| Visa-free stay (6 months) Hong Kong | – | 6 mo | No |
| Free movement by treaty Australia | – | – | – |
| Free movement by treaty New Zealand | – | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Visa-free stay (no limit)?
Listed as unlimited duration; Uzbekistan sets no day limit for these nationalities
Can I work on the Visa-free stay (no limit)?
Entry is visa-free regardless of the purpose of the trip.
Who can apply for the Visa-free stay (no limit)?
Citizens of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine holding any category of passport. Open to: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine.
How are Visa-free stay (no limit) holders taxed in Uzbekistan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Visa-free stay (no limit). The standard rules apply: Individuals present in Uzbekistan more than 183 calendar days in any consecutive 12-month period in which the tax period begins or ends are tax residents, taxed at a flat 12% (5% on dividends and interest). The Tax Code in force for 2026 contains no separate 6% personal income tax rate for highly skilled foreign workers; 6% appears only for non-residents' freight income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Visa of the Republic of Uzbekistan: visa-free regime and visa types · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan · checked 2026-10-10
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