Dubai keeps deepening its appeal for travelers along the old Silk Road, and Uzbekistan is no exception. If you're planning a trip from Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, or anywhere else in the country, one thing is non-negotiable before you book anything: Uzbekistan is not on the UAE's visa-free or visa-on-arrival list, so your Dubai visa for Uzbekistan citizens has to be approved before you fly. The good news is that the process itself is entirely online, and this guide walks you through every visa type, document, fee, and deadline you need for 2026.
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Types of Dubai Visa for Uzbekistan Citizens
Which visa you need depends entirely on why you're travelling. Here's how the main categories break down:
1. Tourist Visa (30 & 60 Days)
Built for sightseeing, this is the visa most Uzbekistan travelers choose. It's available as a 30-day or 60-day stay, each offered in single-entry or multiple-entry format depending on whether you plan on hopping to a neighbouring country mid-trip. You can review current stay lengths and validity windows on the 30-day single entry visa page.
2. Transit Visa (48 & 96 Hours)
If Dubai is just a stopover on a longer route, the 48-hour or 96-hour transit visa lets you leave the airport and explore instead of waiting in a terminal. It's a popular pick for travelers connecting through Dubai on the way to Europe or the Americas. See stay and validity details on the 96-hour transit visa page.
3. 14-Day Business Visa
Meant for short business trips — meetings, conferences, contract signings — the 14-day business visa covers a focused work visit rather than a long stay. Full details are on the 14-day business visa page.
4. Visit Visa (Family & Friends)
Visiting relatives or close friends already living in the UAE? A visit visa can, depending on your sponsor's eligibility, allow a longer stay than the standard tourist visa. Your host's Emirates ID typically replaces the need for a hotel booking as proof of accommodation.
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Documents Required for a Dubai Visa From Uzbekistan
- Passport — valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with a clear scan of the bio page.
- Passport-size photograph — recent, colour, plain white background (black-and-white photos are typically rejected).
- Completed visa application form — submitted through the Dubai Visa Center portal.
- Confirmed return flight itinerary — most applicants are advised to book flights only after visa approval, in case of delays.
- Proof of accommodation — hotel booking, or your host's Emirates ID if you're staying with family or friends.
- Proof of financial means — bank statements or similar, if requested for your specific visa type.
Dubai Visa Fees for Uzbekistan Passport Holders (2026)
Indicative starting prices per applicant, in USD, based on current published rates. Government and service fees fluctuate, so treat these as a guide and confirm the exact figure at checkout before paying.
| Visa Type | Stay | Validity | Processing Time | Starting Price |
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| 14-Day Business Visa | 14 days | 60 days | 1–2 days | $130 |
| 14-Day Tourist Visa, Single Entry | 14 days | 58 days | 3–4 days | $133.12 |
| 30-Day Tourist Visa, Single Entry | 30 days | 58 days | 3–4 days | $148.30 |
| 30-Day Tourist Visa, Multiple Entry | 30 days | 58 days | 3–4 days | $344.44 |
| 60-Day Tourist Visa, Single Entry | 60 days | 60 days | 3–4 days | $402.48 |
| 60-Day Tourist Visa, Multiple Entry | 60 days | 60 days | 3–4 days | $715.30 |
| 48-Hour Transit Visa | 48 hours | 14 days | 3–4 days | $112.72 |
| 96-Hour Transit Visa | 96 hours | 14 days | 3–4 days | $127.30 |
Rates shown are indicative and subject to change without notice. Final pricing is confirmed at the time of application.
See All Visa Options & Apply
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa From Uzbekistan
- Start your application. Head to the Dubai Visa Center application form.
- Select your citizenship and residence. Choose Uzbekistan as your country of citizenship, and select the country you're currently living in and travelling from.
- Pick your visa type. Choose the option that matches your travel purpose — tourist, transit, business, or visit visa.
- Fill in the application form. Enter your passport details, travel dates, and personal information accurately — mismatched details are one of the most common causes of delay.
- Upload your documents and pay. Submit your passport scan and photo, then pay the applicable fee by card.
- Track and download. Once approved, you'll be notified by email and can download your visa directly from the status tracking page.
Extending Your Dubai Visa
Running close to your visa's expiry with no plans to leave yet? You don't need to panic — or exit the country in most cases. Two extension routes are available:
- Inside-country extension: Extend your existing 30-day or 60-day visa from within the UAE, without any exit and re-entry. See the 30-day inside-country extension page for current pricing.
- Airport-to-airport (A2A) extension: Fly out to a nearby country — Muscat, Bahrain, and Kuwait are common choices — and return on the same ticket to re-enter on a fresh visit visa. Details are on the A2A extension page.
Submit your extension paperwork a few days before your current visa expires to avoid any gap in your legal status.
Grace Period and Overstay Fines
Tourist and visit visa holders get a 10-day grace period after their visa expires to leave the country or extend without penalty. Once that window closes, a fine of AED 100 per additional day applies, counted from day 10 after expiry — so it's always cheaper and simpler to extend or exit on time than to let it run out.
Is Visa-on-Arrival Available for Uzbekistan Citizens?
No. Uzbekistan is not currently on the UAE's visa-exempt or visa-on-arrival list, which means your visa must be approved before you board your flight — airlines will generally ask to see it at check-in. Applying early, especially around peak travel periods, gives you a comfortable buffer if extra document checks are needed.
Getting There: Flights From Uzbekistan to Dubai
Tashkent is the main departure point, with direct and one-stop options on carriers including flydubai, Uzbekistan Airways, and Emirates, plus connections via Istanbul or Doha for travelers outside the capital. Flight time direct from Tashkent runs roughly 3–3.5 hours, making Dubai an easy long-weekend destination as well as a base for longer trips.
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