Australian visa outcomes for citizens from Uzbekistan

How does the Department of Home Affairs treat visa applications from Uzbekistan? See real processing times, approval rates, and what your citizenship means for your application.

Your country score

23

/ 100

Higher risk

Compared against 173 countriesHow is this calculated?

How fast are applications processed?Slower than about 63% of countriesRanked #109 of 173 countries

What are the approval odds?55% of applications are approvedGlobal average: 92%About half as likely as average

How many people from Uzbekistan apply?

Medium volume

Ranked #92 of 173 countries (47th percentile)

What this means for you

Applications from your country tend to take longer than average. Be prepared for a longer wait.

Approval rates for your country are lower than most, which means you'll face more scrutiny.

You'll need strong, consistent evidence and careful preparation to give yourself the best chance.

A well-prepared application can still succeed. We've helped many applicants from higher-risk countries get approved by focusing on what case officers actually look for.

Which visa do Uzbekistan passport holders need?

Visiting AustraliaUzbekistan passport holders apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600), for tourism, family visits, or business.

Government charge: from AUD $250. Tern prepares and submits it for AUD $160.

Looking for a partner, student, or skilled visa instead? See all Australian visas

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How your citizenship affects Australian visa outcomes

Why your nationality matters

The Department of Home Affairs doesn't treat all applications equally. Your country of citizenship affects both how long you'll wait and how likely you are to be approved. This isn't random. It reflects historical compliance rates, the volume of applications from each country, and how complex it is to verify documents and claims.

Understanding the country score

The country score ranks your citizenship against all other nationalities based on two factors: processing speed and approval rates. Approval rates are weighted more heavily because that's ultimately what matters most. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores meaning faster processing and better approval odds compared to other countries.

Where this data comes from

Our reports are based exclusively on official government data obtained through Freedom of Information requests to the Australian Department of Home Affairs: visa refusal rates (FOI Reference DA24/02/00115) and processing times (FOI Reference DA25/10/00449). We calibrate this data monthly against the Department's published processing times to keep it current.

What this means for Uzbekistan citizens

With a country score of 23, applicants from Uzbekistan may face additional scrutiny and longer processing times. Processing times are slower than average compared to other countries applying for the same visa types. The approval rate for Uzbekistan is 55%, which is 40% lower than the global average.

Need help with your application?

Applicants from Uzbekistan face more scrutiny from the Department, with lower approval rates and longer processing times. A well-prepared application with comprehensive supporting documentation is essential.We've helped many applicants from higher-risk countries get approved by focusing on exactly what case officers look for. Our platform flags issues before you submit, so a case officer doesn't find them first.

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Want to understand this better?

For a deep dive into how country risk works, what the Department considers, and how nationality affects your visa journey, read our comprehensive guide to country risk.