Uzbekistan entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Uzbekistan, and be in good condition. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Uzbekistan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Uzbekistan and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Uzbekistan?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Business visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
Student visa: not required for stays of up to 30 days
If you require a visa, you must obtain it before arriving in Uzbekistan
Useful links
- Official Electronic Visa Portal – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Visa of the Republic of Uzbekistan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Registration
You must register with the local authorities if you intend to stay for more than 3 days. Hotel staff normally registers guests when they check-in. The registration slip may be requested upon leaving Uzbekistan.
Online registration - Ministry of internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Tourist areas
Travel to certain tourist areas, including in the Surkhandarya region, requires special permission from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
You should contact the nearest Uzbek diplomatic representation or an Uzbek travel agency for more information on whether you need to request an authorization prior to travelling to certain areas.
Useful links
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Contact information – Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Contact information – National Tourist Information Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Overland travel
When travelling by rail or road in Uzbekistan, it is sometimes necessary to cross into neighbouring countries. To avoid complications, make sure you have a multi-entry visa for Uzbekistan and any visa required for entry into these countries.
Official source: Government of Canada – Uzbekistan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Uzbekistan?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Uzbekistan, and be in good condition.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Uzbekistan and be in good condition.
Official source: Government of Canada – Uzbekistan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Uzbekistan (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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