Uzbekistan for travellers from Korea: visa-free entry up to 30 days and trip planning

The official Uzbekistan Airways visa-rules page says that, from 10 February 2018, citizens of the Republic of Korea may visit Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days, regardless of travel purpose. This rule is for citizens of the Republic of Korea, not simply passengers departing from Korea or people who live there.

Count the 30 days conservatively and do not build the plan around the final permissible day. If you have an unusual status, another travel document or special circumstances, confirm that the regime applies to you directly with the competent authority before booking.

Uzbekistan's official government portal states that entry requires an international passport with at least six months' validity from the date of entry. Check the requirement on my.gov.uz and your carrier's rules before paying for a ticket: an airline may conduct its own document check before boarding.

Do not rely on an old article or social-media post alone. Before travelling, compare the information on Uzbekistan Airways with Uzbek official authorities and the carrier on your actual route. Check requirements for transit countries separately.

The visa-free stay is limited to 30 days. If you need more time, an entry visa appropriate to the purpose is required; do not plan on an automatic extension after arrival or assume that the waiver covers every future circumstance.

For follow-up verification, use official sources only, including the official Uzbekistan e-visa portal, consular channels and your carrier. NarminTour does not sell visa or immigration services — we help plan the tourism route after the traveller has confirmed the entry conditions independently.

Visa status is only the first part of preparation. Start by comparing the general Uzbekistan visa guide, advice on getting to Uzbekistan and the article on a SIM card and internet. That separates the entry question from the practical logistics of the trip.

On a short holiday, it is better not to try to see the entire country in a few days: leave time for arrival, transfers and unhurried walks. On a longer route, the sequence of cities and a comfortable pace matter more than putting the maximum number of pins on a map.

Before booking, compare your dates with the 30-day limit; before departure, recheck the passport, transit conditions and your airline's rules. If sources conflict, prioritise the official authority or the carrier that will take you on the specific flight.

Entry and airline rules can change independently of the tourist season. Use this page as a planning guide, then make the final document decision only after a current official confirmation.