Uzbekistan visa for Malaysian citizens

What Malaysian travellers need to know

Visa route
Visa-free
Length of stay
30 days
Passport
6 months' validity
Recommended on arrival

How to enter Uzbekistan from Malaysia

1
Check your passport
Make sure your Malaysian passport has at least six months of validity from the date of arrival and one blank page for the entry stamp.
2
Book your flight
Fly into Tashkent (TAS) or Samarkand (SKD) — both have modern international terminals. Domestic flights and high-speed Afrosiyob trains connect directly to Bukhara and Khiva.
3
Fill in the arrival card
You'll receive a two-part migration card at immigration or on the plane. Fill both halves, keep the stamped stub — you'll surrender it when you leave.
4
Register at your hotel
Migration registration is required within 3 working days. Hotels handle it automatically; keep the small paper slips you receive.

What to bring at the border

Valid passport (6+ months from arrival, 1 blank page)
Arrival migration card (given at immigration)
Proof of accommodation (booking confirmation)
Return or onward flight ticket
Sufficient funds for your stay (USD in cash is widely accepted)

Extending your stay & registration

Migration registration. Every foreign visitor must be registered at their accommodation within 3 working days of arrival. Hotels and licensed guest-houses handle this automatically at check-in — keep the small paper slips they give you until departure. Airbnb hosts should register through the e-mehmon online portal.

Extensions. The visa-free 30-day allowance cannot be extended in-country. If you need to stay longer, leave and re-enter (a short trip through Kazakhstan or Tajikistan is a common workaround), or apply for a consular visa in advance.

If you overstay. Fines are typically a few hundred US dollars per week of overstay, plus a possible short-term entry ban. Airline staff at Tashkent airport usually check visa validity at check-in.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa to visit Uzbekistan?

No — Malaysian passport holders can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, in effect since February 10, 2018. Just travel with a valid passport and complete the arrival migration card at immigration.

How long can Malaysian tourists stay in Uzbekistan?

Up to 30 days per entry. To stay longer, exit and re-enter, or apply for a consular visa in advance.

Do I need to register with the authorities after arrival?

Yes — migration registration is required within 3 working days of arrival. Hotels and licensed guest-houses handle this automatically at check-in. If you're staying privately, register through the e-mehmon portal.

What if I overstay my visa?

Overstays trigger fines (typically several hundred USD per week) and a possible short-term entry ban. Airline check-in staff at Tashkent airport usually verify visa validity before boarding.