EcuadorUzbekistan: Visa required

EcuadorUzbekistan

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Visa required

Yes. Ecuador passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Uzbekistan.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: gov.uz (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance14,418 km, straight line (~17h 28m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uzbekistan133 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Uzbekistan passport holders visiting Ecuador: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Yes. Ecuador passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Uzbekistan.

How far is Uzbekistan from Ecuador?

About 14,418 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 28m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS).

What is the emergency number in Uzbekistan?

112.

What time zone is Uzbekistan in?

Tashkent (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Tashkent?

Tashkent International Airport (TAS), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Uzbekistan without a visa?

133 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Uzbekistan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Ecuador passport holders visit without a visa instead of Uzbekistan?

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Georgia, Armenia, Nepal.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito, and the largest city is Guayaquil.

CapitalQuito

RegionSouth America

Population18.3M

Area276,841 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+593

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuayaquil (UTC-5)

Nearest airportMariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 131 / 911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.1M (2019)

Climate in Quito

Warmest February, coolest July, driest August, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Quito, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18°C	9.2°C	417mm	334h
February	18.4°C	8.8°C	414mm	300h
March	17.9°C	9.4°C	526mm	326h
April	17.3°C	8.7°C	562mm	294h
May	17.8°C	8.6°C	261mm	324h
June	17.6°C	7.5°C	112mm	331h
July	17.4°C	6.9°C	118mm	346h
August	19.4°C	7.6°C	76mm	345h
September	19.2°C	6.9°C	82mm	343h
October	19.6°C	7.5°C	153mm	355h
November	18.1°C	8.2°C	379mm	306h
December	16.7°C	8.4°C	469mm	322h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and the cities of Quito and Cuenca, which lie in the Andes that run from north to south through the country. The Ecuadorian Andes are also home to some of the highest active volcanoes such as the Cotopaxi.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Galapagos Islands
Galápagos Islands
Historic Center of Quito
Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca
Inca road system
Quito
Sangay National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos

November 3, 2026Independencia de Cuenca

December 25, 2026Día de Navidad

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About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, formely known as Uzbekia, is a sovereign, doubly landlocked country located in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the south-west. It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, the other being Liechtenstein. The country has a population of more than 39 million, making it the most populous country in Central Asia. Uzbekistan is a member of the Organisation of Turkic States. Uzbek, spoken by the Uzbek people who form more than 89% of the population, is the official language of the country. Russian and Tajik are significant minority languages, with Russian serving as a lingua franca. Tajik is primarily spoken by Tajiks living in the southern parts of the country, such as Samarkand and Bukhara.

CapitalTashkent

RegionCentral Asia

Population37.1M

Area447,400 km²

CurrencyUzbekistani soʻm (1 USD ≈ 12230.51 UZS)

LanguagesRussian, Uzbek

Calling code+998

Drives on theright

TimezoneTashkent (UTC+5)

Nearest airportTashkent International Airport (TAS), 5 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,968 (2025)

Tourist arrivals6.7M (2019)

Climate in Tashkent

Warmest July, coolest December, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Tashkent, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.6°C	-2.7°C	42mm	153h
February	11.5°C	0.2°C	85mm	189h
March	16.7°C	4.8°C	18mm	285h
April	21.2°C	9.5°C	108mm	258h
May	27.2°C	14.6°C	89mm	350h
June	33.4°C	18.5°C	4mm	408h
July	36.4°C	22.2°C	0mm	410h
August	33.9°C	20.4°C	20mm	368h
September	26.6°C	12.4°C	3mm	330h
October	19.7°C	6°C	0mm	307h
November	9.2°C	-2°C	46mm	203h
December	3.7°C	-4.4°C	19mm	189h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia and is rich in history, culture, and diversity. It has been a part of numerous empires and was once a key part of the Silk Road, making it an excellent destination for the history buff. Although Uzbekistan is often overlooked as a tourist destination, there is plenty to see and do in this beautiful country, and Uzbeks are warm and hospitable.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Historic Centre of Bukhara
Itchan Kala
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
Shahrisabz
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia
Western Tian Shan

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