Central Asian country, Uzbekistan has introduced restrictions on the issuance of visas and entry into the country for Nigerian citizens.
The development was made public through a notice published on the website of the Green Energy Technologies Central Asia (GETCA) exhibition, which listed Nigeria among countries whose citizens are currently affected by the restrictions.
According to the notice, Nigerian nationals are temporarily barred from obtaining visas and entering the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The notice stated that temporary restrictions had been introduced on visa issuance and entry into the country for citizens of Nigeria.
However, Nigerians seeking to travel to Uzbekistan under exceptional circumstances have been advised to contact the consular section of the country’s embassy for further information and clarification.
Nigeria is not the only country affected by the reported restrictions, as Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Iraq and Bangladesh were also listed on the exhibition website.
The notice did not state when the restrictions took effect or how long they would remain in place. It also did not provide any explanation for the decision.
As of November 6, 2026, no formal public statement explaining the measures had been identified on the website of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Although the ministry’s website provides general information about visa requirements and entry arrangements for foreign nationals, it does not contain specific details explaining the restrictions affecting Nigerian citizens.
The development could affect Nigerians planning to visit Uzbekistan for tourism, business engagements, educational programmes, trade exhibitions and other activities.
It has also raised concerns among prospective travellers who may have already started making arrangements to visit the country.
Those intending to travel to Uzbekistan have been advised to contact the consular section of the Uzbek embassy to confirm their eligibility and find out whether they qualify for exceptional entry arrangements.
Emenike