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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | Yes | No | | Australian | Yes | Yes | No | | Canadian | Yes | Yes | No | | USA | Yes | Yes/1 | No | | OtherEU | Yes | Yes | No | | Japanese | Yes | Yes | No |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for six months after departure date required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of the CIS (except nationals of 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 (seven days); US$50 (15 days); US$60 (30 days); US$80 (three months); US$120 (six months); US$160 (one year). Multiple-entry: US$150 (six months); US$250 (one 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 visas issued for up to four years for a cost of US$45.
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 six months in the first instance and extendable. Visas should be used within one month of date of issue.
Application to: Uzbek Embassies where they exist. It is possible to arrange to pick up a pre-arranged visa at the international arrivals lounge at Tashkent Airport if arriving from a country where Uzbekistan has no diplomatic representation. Uzbekistan Airways requires proof that a visa has been granted. 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 application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee, payable on collection of visa. (e) Stamped, self-addressed envelope, if applying by post. Tourist: (a)-(e) and, (f) Confirmation of hotel reservation and details of length of trip. Applications are usually made through a travel agent. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) A business invitation from Uzbekistan givng 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 three days must register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. However, most hotels will automatically do this on behalf of the visitor.
Working days required: Eight days should be allowed for a Tourist visa. Business visas can be obtained more quickly but this should not be relied upon.
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.
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