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Passport Required ? |
Visa Required ? |
Return Ticket
Required ? |
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British |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Canadian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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USA |
Yes |
Yes/1 |
No |
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OtherEU |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Japanese |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
PASSPORTS :
Passport valid for 6 months after departure date required by all.
VISAS :
Required by all except the following :
(a) nationals of the CIS (except nationals of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
and Turkmenistan who do require a visa);
(b) 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.
Types of visa and cost :
Tourist and Business. Single-entry: US$40 (7
days); US$50 (15 days); US$60 (30 days); US$80 (3 months); US$120 (6
months); US$160 (1 year). Multiple-entry: US$60 (1 month); US$150 (6
months); US$250 (1 year). Group: US$15 (15 days); US$25 (30 days).
Transit: US$20 (24 hours); US$25 (48 hours); US$30 (72 hours); US$40
(double-entry).
Note : 1. US nationals can obtain multiple-entry business or
tourist visas issued for up to 4 years for a cost of US$100.
Note : Visa regulations within the CIS are liable to change at
short notice.
Validity :
Tourist visas are normally Single-entry/exit
and are valid for the duration of the tour. Business visas are
Multiple-entry, valid for 6 months in the first instance and
extendable. Visas should be used within 1 month of date of issue.
Application to :
Uzbek Embassies where they exist. Joining a
group or package tour is the easiest way of obtaining a visa.
Application requirements :
(a) Valid passport with at least one blank
page. (b) Two completed and signed application forms. (c) Two
passport-size photos. (d) Fee, payable on collection of visa. (e)
Pre-paid, stamped, self-addressed envelope, if applying by post.
Tourist: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter of invitation from inviting partners
in Uzbekistan. Applications are usually made through a travel agent.
Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Business invitation from Uzbekistan giving
details of activities to be undertaken and length of stay in
Uzbekistan. This letter can be sent directly to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs in Uzbekistan, who will then contact the Embassy
directly, giving permission for the stay. Private visits: (a)-(e) and,
(f) Letter of invitation from friends/relatives endorsed by the
immigration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in
Uzbekistan. Transit: (a)-(e) and, (f) Airline or travel ticket to
final destination.
Note :
(a) Tourists must have booked a tour with a recognised tour company.
(b) Visitors staying longer than 3 days must register with the
Ministry of Internal Affairs within 3 working days. However, most
hotels will automatically do this on behalf of the visitor.
Working days required :
10. For nationals of Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the USA, allow 2
days.
Temporary residence :
It is possible to apply for temporary
residence. The government of Uzbekistan officially requires visitors
to carry a medical certificate proving they are free of HIV, but this
is rarely enforced. |
Passport and Visa 
