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Visa is required from foreign nationals except:

   In general all foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa to enter Uzbekistan. The general visa requirements are not applicable to the following individuals:
  • nationals of the CIS (except nationals of Turkmenistan, who do require a visa)
  • passengers staying for a maximum of 3 days who already hold a visa for Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova or Russian Federation
  • transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the transit area.

    Visas: All visitors traveling to Uzbekistan, regardless of their length of stay, must obtain separate visas for Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan does not adhere to the CIS inter-governmental agreement regarding visa validity. Visa type and detail is as under:

  • Tourist visas are issued for one week by the respective Uzbek Embassies against sponsorship by tourist company registered in Uzbekistan and they are not extendible. Tourist visa can only be extended at the airport till the time of next flight if the individual or group is unable to get the seat and has a confirmed seat for next flight

  • Business visas are issued to individuals and groups against the sponsorship from the inviting company registered in Uzbekistan. Business visa can be extended once through request from the sponsoring company

  • Employment visas are also issued against invitation from the employee having permission from the labor Ministry in advance. CIS visas are no more valid for 72-hours and visitor must get transit visa from nearest Uzbek Embassy before arriving in Uzbekistan. Please check your local directory for the Uzbek Embassy or consulate. Visas are also issued upon arrival at Tashkent Airport, but only through the prior arrangement of the sponsoring organization or individual. Our group firm can act as a sponsor for individuals wishing to explore business opportunities in Uzbekistan. Please contact us and we can provide visa support services to individuals and groups. It is compulsory for every foreigner to register in the respective Department of Visas and Registartion(AVIR) with in 72 hours of his arrival in Uzbekistan. Foreigners should always carry the documents confirming their visa and registration


       Requirements

    Tourism Visa: For tourists visa the visitor must buy the tour package from tourist company having license from Uzbek Tourism. Tourist company will send advance payment voucher against which Uzbek Embassy will issue visa

    Business Visa: For business visa the visitor must buy the invitation from Uzbek firm interested to enter business dealing with the visitor (for USA citizens no invitation required) Uzbek consulates can issue business visas on their discreation if they find that the interested visitor has sufficient credentials.

    Employment Visa: Ministry of Labor issues special employment permission and then the consulate issues Employment visa which can be extended for one year.


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