DR Congo Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Visa Requirements for DR Congo Citizens

Visa required

DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan — Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan: list of countries with a visa-free regime and its duration (page updated 2026-06-01) · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Uzbekistan visa options for DR Congo citizens

Tourist entry visa

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Fee: 40 USD
Max stay: 30 days

The Foreign Ministry's consular fee list gives USD 40 for a 30-day tourist visa, increasing by USD 10 for each additional entry, and says fees are also charged at issuance to cover actual processing costs, depending on where the visa is processed.

What the Uzbekistan visa rules mean for DR Congo travellers

DR Congo citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Uzbekistan. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Tourist entry visa, which costs 40 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Uzbekistan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Uzbekistan your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Uzbekistan. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital …
Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for most visitors to Uzbekistan; the visa-free regimes that require one say so on the passport rows.
Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan entry rules compared

Uzbekistan lets 93 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 44 and requires an embassy visa from 61. DR Congo citizens are treated the same way as Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi and Cameroon. Overall the DR Congo passport ranks #177 in the world with 17 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a DR Congo passport you can also visit 2 countries in the region without a visa, including Philippines and Singapore.

In the other direction, Uzbekistan citizens need evisa to visit DR Congo.

Entry requirements for Uzbekistan

Passport validity

3 months

The UK government says that to enter Uzbekistan your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive.

UK FCDO — Uzbekistan entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Uzbekistan. Canada's travel advice tells travellers to get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Uzbekistan✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for most visitors to Uzbekistan; the visa-free regimes that require one say so on the passport rows.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan — Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan (visa types and consular fees)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Uzbekistan.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan — Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan (visa types and consular fees)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

Foreign nationals must register at their place of residence or place of stay. Foreign nationals permanently living in other countries must register at their place of stay no later than three working days after entering Uzbekistan, unless an international treaty or Uzbek law sets another period. In accommodation facilities, the facility's responsible staff register guests through the E-mehmon system. Owners of housing, or persons entitled to dispose of it, who provide living space must register those persons in good time. Breaking the rules of stay, including the registration procedure at the place of stay, is fined five times the base calculation amount.

Lex.uz (National Database of Legislation of Uzbekistan) — Law ZRU-1074 of 10.07.2025 'On Registration of Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons at the Place of Residence and Place of Stay'✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

Under the Code of Administrative Responsibility, a foreigner who violates the rules of stay in Uzbekistan, including by evading departure after the period of stay ends, is fined five times the base calculation amount for up to ten days, fifteen times for more than ten and up to thirty days, and twenty-five times for more than thirty days. A foreigner who does not pay is expelled and barred from entering for one year; one who repeats the violation within a year of a penalty is expelled and barred for three years.

Lex.uz (National Database of Legislation, Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan) — Code of Administrative Responsibility of the Republic of Uzbekistan✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 2,000.

The UK government says you need to complete a customs declaration on entry if you bring in significant amounts of money, the threshold being 10,000 US dollars, in two copies that customs officials sign and stamp; that undeclared currency may be confiscated; and that you cannot leave with more foreign currency than you brought. Canada's travel advice says you must declare any foreign currency equivalent to more than USD 2,000.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Uzbekistan travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Uzbekistan visa cost for DR Congo citizens?

Tourist entry visa: 40 USD.

How do DR Congo citizens apply for a Uzbekistan visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Uzbekistan before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Uzbekistan?

The UK government says that to enter Uzbekistan your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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