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π±π° Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Uzbekistan πΊπΏ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Uzbekistan or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Uzbekistan at a glance
Capital: Tashkent Β· Currency: Uzbekistani soΚ»m (UZS, so'm) Β· Official languages: Russian, Uzbek Β· Calling code: +998
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Uzbekistan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 22 January 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Uzbekistan uses plug types C, F, I, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (Uzbekistan: 220 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Uzbekistan β
Easier destinations near Uzbekistan for Sri Lankan passport holders
- πΉπ― Tajikistan β Visa-free 30 days
- π²π» Maldives β Visa-free 90 days
- πΈπ¬ Singapore β Visa-free 30 days
- πΉπ Thailand β Visa-free 60 days
- π°π Cambodia β Visa on arrival
- π±π¦ Laos β Visa on arrival
- π³π΅ Nepal β Visa on arrival
- πΉπ± Timor-Leste β Visa on arrival
The other way round
πΊπΏ Uzbekistani passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Uzbekistani passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Uzbekistan β
Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does an Uzbekistani need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Uzbekistani passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.