Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Uzbekistan Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Travel For Indian Travellers
Uzbekistan has announced that Indian passport holders may be able to visit without a visa for up to 30 days.
The announcement was made during a meeting between the leaders of India and Uzbekistan.
The goal is to make travel easier and strengthen business and cultural connections.
Visitors can explore Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.
They can see historic buildings, markets and the famous Registan Square.
Travellers can also try foods such as plov, manti and shashlik.
The Fergana Valley is known for ceramics and traditional silk-making.
Before planning a trip, visitors should check when the rule starts and what other entry requirements apply.
Uzbekistan announced visa-free entry for Indian passport holders for stays of up to 30 days.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made the announcement during talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tashkent on August 30.
The policy is intended to strengthen travel, trade and cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan.
Recommended destinations include Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, the Fergana Valley and desert yurt camps.
Travellers should confirm the start date, passport-validity rules, permitted purposes and other entry conditions with Uzbek authorities.
- Who
- Indian passport holders, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Uzbekistan announced visa-free entry for Indian citizens for stays of up to 30 days.
- When
- The announcement was made on August 30, during Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Uzbekistan.
- Where
- The announcement was made during delegation-level talks in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Why
- The policy aims to strengthen travel, trade and cultural ties between India and Uzbekistan.
- Visa-free period
- Up to 30 days for Indian passport holders
- Announcement date
- August 30
- Announced by
- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
- Trade milestone
- Bilateral trade exceeded US$1 billion for the first time last year, according to Mirziyoyev
- Joint ventures
- The number of joint ventures between India and Uzbekistan increased sevenfold in recent years, according to Mirziyoyev
- Travel advisory
- The final implementation date and entry requirements should be verified with Uzbek authorities
