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Uzbekistan: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

To enter Uzbekistan, a passport valid for entire duration of stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

One blank page is needed for the visa.

Visas: 

Visas for Uzbekistan are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, including transit visas.

Visa note: 

(a) Tourists (other than nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and USA, who also do not need to submit letters of invitation as part of their visa application requirement) will normally have their visa application completed by their travel agent.

(b) A personal interview may be required before a visa can be issued.

(c) Visitors staying longer than three days must register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs within three working days. However, most hotels will automatically do this on behalf of the visitor.

(d) Before applying by post, applicants should first contact the consular section of the embassy (except for nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and USA).

(e) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Uzbekistan.

Types and cost: 

Single-entry: £43 (seven days); £50 (15 days); £57 (30 days); £71 (three months); £100 (six months); £129(one year).

Multiple-entry: 357(one month); £121 (six months); £193 (one year). Group: £11 per person plus service charge (15 days); £18 per person plus service charge (30 days).

Transit: £21 (24 hours); £25 (48 hours); £29 (72 hours); £36 (double-entry).

Note: for citizens of the USA, the fee for all types of visa is US$100, and the fee for urgent visa is US$150.

Validity: 

Tourist visas are normally single-entry/exit and are valid for the duration of the tour.

Business visas are multiple-entry, valid for six months in the first instance and extendable.

Nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK can obtain a multiple-entry visa for touristic/business stays of up to one month; nationals of the USA can obtain such visas for stays of up to four years.

Visas should be used within one month of date of issue.

Working days: 

Varies depending on nationality and visa type.

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