Uzbekistan e-visa for Uruguayan citizens — 30-day online application

Q: Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Yes — Uruguayan passport holders need an e-visa. It costs USD $20 and takes about three business days to process at e-visa.gov.uz. The e-visa is valid for 30 days from arrival.

Q: How much does the Uzbekistan e-visa cost?

USD $20 per application. The fee is the same whether you choose single or multiple entry. Payment is by Visa or Mastercard on the portal.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

What Uruguayan travellers need to know

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

How to enter Uzbekistan from Uruguay

1
Apply online
Go to e-visa.gov.uz and complete the application form as a Uruguayan passport holder. You'll upload a passport bio-page scan and a passport-style photo (JPG, <5MB, colour, plain background).
2
Pay USD $20 with card
Payment is by Visa or Mastercard on the portal. Single- and multiple-entry options cost the same $20 fee.
3
Wait 3 business days
The e-visa is emailed to you as a PDF. Print it (and save a phone copy) — you'll show it at check-in and at Uzbek immigration.
4
Arrive in Uzbekistan
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. Pass through immigration with your printed e-visa and passport.
5
Register within 3 working days
Your hotel handles migration registration on check-in. If you're staying with friends or in an unregistered Airbnb, register yourself through the e-mehmon portal.

What to bring at the border

Valid passport (6+ months from arrival, 1 blank page)
Printed e-visa PDF (colour)
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 30-day e-visa can't be extended once you're in the country — apply for a fresh visa or a longer-term consular visa if you need more time. Overstaying triggers fines and a possible entry ban.

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 Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Yes — Uruguayan passport holders need an e-visa. It costs USD $20 and takes about three business days to process at e-visa.gov.uz. The e-visa is valid for 30 days from arrival.

How much does the Uzbekistan e-visa cost?

USD $20 per application. The fee is the same whether you choose single or multiple entry. Payment is by Visa or Mastercard on the portal.

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.