Yes, Uzbek citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Uzbekistan is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Uzbek citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Uzbekistan is one of Vietnam’s fastest-recovering markets: twice as many Uzbeks visited in 2022 as in 2019. This page covers the e-visa, flights to Nha Trang, which bank cards work for the payment, how to enter your name, who handles consular matters while Vietnam’s embassy in Tashkent is closed, timing and worked examples.
Vietnam visa for Uzbek citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Uzbekistan is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Passport: biometric passport valid at least 6 months after arrival. The ID card is not accepted.
- Payment: domestic Humo and Uzcard cards usually cannot pay foreign websites; use an international Visa or Mastercard.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Uzbekistan from Moscow; Uzbekistan has an honorary consulate in Hanoi.
How many Uzbek visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 1,526 arrivals from Uzbekistan in 2019. Unlike most countries, the number then rose sharply after the pandemic: 3,077 Uzbeks came in 2022, about twice the 2019 level, and 1,527 arrived in January 2023 alone, as many as in the whole of 2019. Nha Trang and Cam Ranh are the favourite destinations.
Business ties are growing too. Two-way trade reached about US$202 million in 2024, up 26.5% on 2023.
Vietnam visa for Uzbek citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa on your Uzbek passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Holidays, family visits and business meetings |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Work visa (LD) with work permit | Linked to the permit | Arranged by the employer | Taking a job in Vietnam |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Flights from Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Airways launched direct flights between Tashkent and Nha Trang in 2024, which explains much of the growth. If you take that route, choose Cam Ranh International Airport as your entry gate on the e-visa form, and fill in the Digital Arrival Card, which is required there. Schedules can be seasonal, so check that the flight runs on your dates; otherwise, most travelers connect in Almaty, Istanbul, Dubai or Seoul.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as an Uzbek citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Use the Latin spelling in your passport. Uzbek passports print names in Latin letters, and the spelling may differ from Russian-style versions such as those on old documents. Copy the name fields exactly as printed, and leave out the apostrophe in letters such as Oʻ or Gʻ if the form refuses it, following the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Pay with an international card. Domestic Humo and Uzcard cards usually cannot pay foreign websites, so use a Visa or Mastercard issued by your bank, or pay through our service.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn and choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply for the Vietnam visa for Uzbek citizens
Vietnam is 2 hours ahead of Tashkent all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 4 pm on a Friday in Tashkent, it is already 6 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Winter (December to March): the peak season for beach trips from Uzbekistan. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February.
Embassies and consular help
Vietnam for Uzbekistan. Vietnam’s embassy in Tashkent closed in 2018, and its embassy in Moscow currently covers Uzbekistan. In April 2025, Vietnam said it planned to reopen the Tashkent embassy soon. Either way, you do not need an embassy for an e-visa.
Uzbekistan in Vietnam. Uzbekistan has an honorary consulate in Hanoi, which can help Uzbek citizens with some consular matters. Note also that there is a small, long-established Uzbek community in Vietnam.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Uzbek citizens cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Worked examples
- Family of four from Tashkent, 10 days in Nha Trang in January: four single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), entry at Cam Ranh airport on the direct flight.
- Trader from Samarkand buying textiles in Ho Chi Minh City twice in 2 months: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both visits within 90 days.
- Worker offered a job in Vietnam: a work permit and LD visa through the employer, not an e-visa.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Uzbek citizens
Do Uzbek citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Uzbekistan is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Uzbekistan?
Not at the moment. Vietnam’s embassy in Moscow covers Uzbekistan, and a reopening in Tashkent is planned.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; VietnamPlus (April 2025); Kun.uz (May 2024). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
