Japan passport → Uzbekistan
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Visa-free entry30 days
Japanese passport holders can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Uzbekistan at a glance
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Currency
- Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS)
- Languages
- Russian, Uzbek
- Calling code
- +998
- Region
- Central Asia
Uzbekistan for other passports
- JapanVisa-free30 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Central Asia for Japanese passport holders
KazakhstanVisa-free30 days
KyrgyzstanVisa-free30 days
TajikistanVisa-free30 days
TurkmenistanVisa required
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Japanese passport holders can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Uzbekistan?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Uzbekistan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Uzbekistan before you travel.