Visa for the United States from Uzbekistan: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Uzbek travellers do not qualify for ESTA/VWP and must obtain a B1/B2 visitor visa (B1 for business, B2 for tourism and family visits) to enter the United States. The permitted length of stay is set by the immigration officer on arrival, not by the visa itself.

• Government fee185 USD
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare an Uzbek passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, the DS-160 confirmation page, a compliant photo, proof of MRV fee payment and evidence of strong ties to Uzbekistan (employment, family, property, studies). Do not invent the fee, check travel.state.gov and the embassy site for the current MRV amount.

Complete the DS-160 form online at ceac.state.gov, pay the application (MRV) fee, then schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. You attend in person with the DS-160 confirmation page; fingerprints are taken on site. Follow the instructions published on uz.usembassy.gov.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Uzbekistan, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Uzbekistan but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Timing depends mainly on interview slot availability, which can range from a few weeks to several months depending on the season. Book early, prepare clear answers about the purpose and funding of your trip, and bring tangible evidence of your intention to return. Check the interview wait times published by the Department of State.

Frequent pitfalls: believing an ESTA is enough (it does not apply to Uzbekistan), inconsistencies between the DS-160 and interview answers, failing to show sufficient ties to your country, or booking firm flights before the visa is granted. Vague finances or an unclear travel purpose are common reasons for refusal under section 214(b).