Do South African citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

South African citizens need a visa to enter Uzbekistan. (Visa required.) Verified 28 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How long can South African passport holders stay in Uzbekistan?

South African citizens generally need a regular Uzbek visa before travel unless a separate transit, diplomatic/service or document-specific exemption applies.

How much does the Uzbekistan entry cost for South African citizens?

The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

Uzbekistan visa for South African citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

South African passport Uzbekistan Visa required

Verified answer

South African citizens need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.

Last verified: 28 Jun 2026 (2 days ago)

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: South African citizens generally need a regular Uzbek visa before travel unless a separate transit, diplomatic/service or document-specific exemption applies.
Official cost: Varies — see notes
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel
Official route: Open source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit South African citizens generally need a regular Uzbek visa before travel unless a separate transit, diplomatic/service or document-specific exemption applies.
3 Official fee Varies — see notes
4 Passport validity Uzbekistan's public MFA visa page confirms passport copies / passport data are used for visa processing but does not publish one universal passport-validity month rule in the extracted public text. Validity source (opens in a new tab)
5 Transit airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Uzbekistan's MFA Appendix 2 lists a 5-day visa-free transit entry route through international airports when the traveller has an Uzbekistan Airways ticket to a third country. Other transit routings can require a visa or eVisa. Transit source (opens in a new tab)
6 Freshness Checked 28 Jun 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: South African citizens need a visa to enter Uzbekistan. Checked 28 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Government visa fees vary by visa category, entry count and issuing channel. Confirm the current official fee before paying.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Uzbekistan's public MFA visa page confirms passport copies / passport data are used for visa processing but does not publish one universal passport-validity month rule in the extracted public text.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Uzbekistan's MFA Appendix 2 lists a 5-day visa-free transit entry route through international airports when the traveller has an Uzbekistan Airways ticket to a third country. Other transit routings can require a visa or eVisa.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

South African passport
Uzbek visa issued before travel
Invitation, visa support or application documents if required by the visa type
Proof of accommodation, funds and onward or return travel if requested

Why this verdict

South African citizens are not listed in Uzbekistan's visa-free or eVisa appendix in the official MFA page used for this wave, so this corridor remains visa-required by default. This destination-wave matrix record is intentionally conservative: diplomatic/service passports, work, study, residence, age-limited tourist exemptions, transit-ticket conditions, carrier checks and border routing can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.

Conditional rules

Transit through an international airport of Uzbekistan with an Uzbekistan Airways ticket to a third country Visa-free

Up to 5 days. Uzbekistan's MFA Appendix 2 lists a 5-day visa-free transit entry route for this nationality when the stated airport and ticket conditions are met.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?: South African citizens need a visa to enter Uzbekistan. (Visa required.) Verified 28 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can South African passport holders stay in Uzbekistan?: South African citizens generally need a regular Uzbek visa before travel unless a separate transit, diplomatic/service or document-specific exemption applies.
How much does the Uzbekistan entry cost for South African citizens?: The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.