Uzbekistan Airways has warned passengers about changes to Thailand’s entry requirements for citizens of Uzbekistan starting September 15, 2026. According to the airline, Uzbek citizens will be required to obtain a visa in advance for tourist travel to Thailand from that date.
The current visa-free regime allowing stays of up to 60 days for Uzbek citizens will remain in effect through September 14, 2026. However, beginning September 15, Thailand will abolish both visa-free entry and the Visa on Arrival option for citizens of Uzbekistan.
As a result, travelers will need to secure a visa before departure for tourist visits to Thailand.
Uzbekistan Airways also drew special attention to passengers traveling on flight HY531 from Tashkent to Bangkok. The flight departs Tashkent on September 14 but arrives in Thailand on September 15, when the new rules take effect. Therefore, passengers on this flight must obtain a visa in advance.
Visa applications can be submitted before travel, including through Thailand’s official e-visa system at thaievisa.go.th. Online payment of consular fees is not available through the website. Fees must be paid in U.S. dollars at the nearest Royal Thai Consulate.
The airline advises passengers to take the new requirements into account when planning trips and purchasing airline tickets, as failure to obtain the required visa may result in denial of boarding or refusal of entry into Thailand.
