Visas for Pakistani passport holders
Pakistani citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan. Requirements and processing routes have changed several times in recent years, which is exactly what an office like this is for — we will tell you which route is open to you now, what the current fees are, and help you assemble the file so it is not returned for a missing paper.
The official government portal for electronic applications is e-visa.gov.uz. Before you pay anything anywhere, call us on +92 300 9745458 and confirm what applies to your passport, your purpose of travel and your dates.
When to go
Spring and autumn are the velvet seasons: the best light, the best weather and most of the festivals. Uzbeks call the forty hottest days from late June chillya, and the coldest stretch from the middle of December by the same name. Summer travel is entirely workable with early starts and a long afternoon rest; winter brings snow, empty monuments and four ski resorts.
Getting there and around
Tashkent is the main gateway, with direct services from Pakistan. Between the great cities, take the Afrosiyob high-speed train — fast, comfortable, and the way locals travel. Within cities there is a metro in Tashkent, buses everywhere and ride-hailing apps. Our ticketing desk quotes airline fares separately.
Registration
Visitors staying more than a day register within three days of arrival. Hotels and guest houses do this for you through the national E-mehmon system. Keep every slip you are given until you have left the country.
Money and language
The currency is the Uzbek sum. Uzbek is the state language; Russian is widely spoken and English is common in hotels and at tourist sites. The country is on UTC+5 — the same clock as Pakistan, so there is no jet lag in either direction. The international dialling code is +998.
Safety
Uzbekistan ranks among the safest countries in the world for travellers and runs a dedicated tourist police service.
- Police — 102
- Ambulance — 103
- Fire — 101
- Safe tourism call centre — 1173
Manners and mosques
Much of it will already be familiar to you. Dress modestly at religious sites; women cover their heads before entering a mosque. Avoid photography during prayer, and ask before photographing people. Alcohol is not permitted in public places and smoking is restricted to designated areas.
Common questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders require a visa to enter Uzbekistan. The routes available and the documents required change from time to time, so confirm the current position with our office before you book flights.
How long does the visa take?
It depends on the route in force at the time of application and on how complete your file is. We will tell you what to expect when you enquire, and we help assemble the documents so the application is not delayed by an avoidable gap.
Do I have to register when I arrive?
Visitors staying more than a day register within three days of arrival. In practice your hotel or guest house does this through the national E-mehmon system. Keep the registration slips they give you until you leave the country.
What is the best time of year to visit Uzbekistan?
Spring and autumn are the velvet seasons — comfortable weather, good light and most of the festivals. Summer is hot and dry but manageable with early starts, and winter brings snow, quiet museums and four ski resorts.
Is Uzbekistan safe for Pakistani travellers?
Uzbekistan consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world for visitors, and it operates a dedicated tourist police service. The nationwide safe tourism call centre is 1173.
How do I travel between the cities?
The Afrosiyob high-speed train links Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara and is the way most locals travel. Khiva is reached by train to Urgench or by road from Bukhara across the desert.
Practical details drawn in part from the national tourism portal, uzbekistan.travel. Confirm current rules with our office before you book.