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Nigeria passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Uzbekistan. Fee: USD 20 (~USD 20). Processing: On arrival (visa-free) / 3 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
VISA-FREE entry for Nigerians for 30 days as Tourist (since 2024)! Major recent change. Apply for longer stays via eVisa: USD 20 (~NGN 27,200). Silk Road tourism — direct flights via Tashkent.
Visa types: Visa-free entry (Tourist 30 days, single entry — since 2024); eVisa (Tourist 30 days, single or multi-entry, for longer stays); Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student Visa; Family; Transit (free 5-day for Tashkent transit); Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30 days visa-free. Max Stay: 30 days.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); For visa-free: return ticket + hotel booking + funds; For eVisa (longer stays): online application + digital photo; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance recommended; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Business: Uzbek entity invitation; For Student: university admission letter.
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VISA-FREE entry for Nigerians for 30 days as Tourist (since 2024)! Major recent change. Apply for longer stays via eVisa: USD 20 (~NGN 27,200). Silk Road tourism — direct flights via Tashkent.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG entry issues (LOW rate for visa-free): (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Onward Russia/EU migration concerns; (3) Past visa overstays; (4) Document mismatch on eVisa name; (5) Russian/Uzbek language documentation for some processing; (6) Inadequate hotel registration (Uzbekistan requires hotel registration for stays >3 days); (7) Suspicious itinerary suggesting Central Asia transit.
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