Do China passport holders need a visa to visit UZ?

Chinese ordinary passport holders can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit for tourism, business, family visits or transit, under the mutual visa-waiver agreement in force since 1 June 2025. As of 31 May 2026, holders of ordinary Chinese passports do NOT need a visa for short tourist visits to Uzbekistan. A mutual visa-exemption agreement signed in Chengdu on 1 December 2024 entered into force on 1 June 2025, replacing the older 10-day unilateral policy that had been in place since March 2021. The current rule allows visa-free stays of up to 30 days per entry, with a cumulative limit of 90 days within any 180-day period. The waiver covers tourism, business, family visits and transit. It does NOT cover employment, study, journalism/media activities, or other purposes requiring special authorization, which still require an appropriate visa obtained in advance. The agreement applies to mainland China passports; the Hong Kong and Macau SARs are treated separately. Travelers should hold a passport valid for at least the duration of stay (six months' validity beyond intended stay is the safe standard) and be able to show onward/return travel and sufficient funds. Foreign visitors are expected to be registered at their place of stay; hotels register guests automatically, while those staying in private accommodation should register through the E-mehmon online system, generally within three days of arrival. Anyone needing to stay longer than 30 days, or traveling for work/study, should obtain an Uzbekistan eVisa or appropriate visa in advance.