To figure out whether a visa to Uzbekistan is needed, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which clearly states to whom, under what conditions, for what period it is issued, and where to go to obtain it or extend it. Persons wishing to obtain permits to visit the former Soviet republic must contact the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the country from which departure is intended. Here you can find out what documentation needs to be provided, consult on the issue of permitted goods for import into the country, and resolve other issues related to the visa regime.
Do you like to travel?
Entry regime to Uzbekistan
According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, all foreign citizens (with the exception of the population of Russia, Kazakhstan, Moldova and five other states of the former USSR) and persons who do not have any citizenship can come to the country or transit through its territory upon presentation of an entry visa to Uzbekistan.
From 02/10/2018, nationals of the listed states are allowed visa-free visits for up to 60 days; Persons holding a passport from Israel, Korea, Singapore, Turkey, Japan are allowed visa-free travel for a period of no more than 30 days. Within 3 days you must register at your place of residence and receive a registration card.
Rules for entry into Uzbekistan for citizens of the Russian Federation
Welcome to Uzbekistan.
Entry into Uzbekistan for citizens of the Russian Federation occurs without a visa; you just need to present your foreign passport at the checkpoint. Children under 16 years of age can be included in their parents’ international passport or have their own international passport, and for a child over 16 years old, a foreign passport is required.
Uzbekistan is happy to welcome tourists from all over Russia, provided they have a minimum of documents on hand. The only condition is the need to register at the place of future residence in the republic.
But here there is good news: Russians should not think about how much a visa to Uzbekistan costs for a 2-month stay - it is simply not needed, and hotel guests do not have to worry about registration, because the hotel administration will do everything that is needed for this.
The tourist only has to collect the coupons that the hotel gives him. These coupons are presented to a government official upon request and are considered temporary registration.
Tourists not staying in a hotel can register at any department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, preferably within 3 working days.
Documents for travel to the country
When passing through the border, guests of Uzbekistan undergo customs control by presenting an international document (passport) with an open visa, a customs declaration, a migration card, an amount of cash or a bank card with confirmation of the presence of funds on it in an amount equivalent to 2000 US dollars. The declaration and migration card are filled out in 2 copies, one of which remains with the guest of the country, the second with the customs officers.
Instead of a foreign passport, you can present a passport of a diplomat or a sailor.
What documents are needed
To travel to Uzbekistan, tourists from Russia will only need a foreign passport. It is important to ensure that its validity does not expire while the traveler is in Uzbekistan. The full list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2021 can be found here.
During the flight or already at the airport, you will need to fill out a migration card. And while crossing the border you will need to fill out a customs declaration.
These papers are filled out in duplicate. One of them is given to the customs control officer, and the traveler must keep the second until the end of the trip.
Registration
All persons arriving in the republic must register at the police station within 3 days. When calculating the registration period, only working days are taken into account; Saturday is also a working day. Holidays and weekends are not taken into account.
Those wishing to stay at the hotel can register with the hotel staff, having first checked that they have a license to accommodate foreigners.
Attention! If you change your place of temporary residence, you must re-register at the police department. In case of violation of the stay regime, the perpetrators may be punished with a fine of $2000 - $4000 or deportation with a ban on visiting Uzbekistan for 3 years.
All coupons confirming registration must be kept until the end of the trip and presented upon request to police and border guards.
Registration of foreign citizens
Any citizen arriving in Uzbekistan must register with the local police department within the first 3 days. Sundays and public holidays are not included in this three-day period. Saturday is considered a weekday, so it is not excluded from this period.
If a tourist stays at a hotel, the administrator can register him. It is important that the hotel has a license that allows the occupancy and registration of foreign citizens.
If a tourist changes his place of residence while he is in Uzbekistan, he must come to the police station and register again. If a traveler forgets to do this, he will be subject to a large fine - approximately 2-4 thousand dollars. I can also deport him from Uzbekistan and ban him from entering the country for several years.
All receipts confirming registration must be kept until the end of the trip.
In what case is a visa issued?
For guests from countries that have entered into a visa-free regime agreement (Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, etc.), during a short trip, it is enough to present a foreign passport to the border guards. Registration is carried out by the administration of the hotel where the visitor is staying, or by an inspector from the police department.
It is necessary to apply for a visa to Uzbekistan when a citizen of the Russian Federation intends to spend more than 60 days in the country. It can be issued at the embassy of the state from where departure is provided.
For Russian nationals, obtaining a visa document is possible according to a simplified scheme if certain conditions are met. You can obtain a residence permit in the republic when purchasing real estate worth over $400,000 in Tashkent and the region; from $200,000 in Samarkand, Bukhara, Andijan, Fergana regions; from $100,000 in remaining regions.
What is happening now and is it worth going to Uzbekistan without refusal?
Today the situation is such that the government of Uzbekistan has become concerned about whether people have two citizenships. And therefore, cases of punishment for crossing the Uzbek border with a Russian passport have become more frequent. And the only option to avoid punishment is to formalize the renunciation of citizenship.
I'll tell you from personal experience.
Everywhere they just talk about the fact that in order to cross the Russian-Uzbek border without problems, you just need to submit documents to renounce citizenship. I submitted documents to renounce my citizenship right before my trip to Uzbekistan and was sure that there would be no problems. In principle, there were none, except for one discrepancy - they did not register me in my Russian passport.
I arrived in Uzbekistan with a Russian foreign passport, collected the necessary package of documents for registration, attached a certificate of submission of documents to renounce citizenship, and was sure that everything was in order.
Instead of registration, I was given two papers in which it was written that I applied for registration, presenting a Russian passport. But since the president has not yet signed the decision to renounce my Uzbek citizenship, my Russian citizenship is not recognized. Well, plus they chased me around different offices for these pieces of paper and gave me a lecture about how wrong I was for arriving with a Russian passport.
As a result, I have two passports in my hands - Russian and Uzbek, and neither one has registration.
And two pieces of paper. As the police chief in Bukhara explained to us, I had to enter the country using an Uzbek passport. The papers that were given to me allow me to stay on the territory of Uzbekistan. The validity period of this document is unknown to me. One employee said a month, but the boss said that I could easily leave Uzbekistan with this paper in six months. Well, we’ll check whether this is true or not, because I want to leave the country in six months.
Main types of visas
The diplomatic mission is authorized to issue 5 types of visas. Their name is determined by the purpose of the trip:
- A diplomatic visa is issued to influential officials authorized to resolve public issues of their country;
- A work visa is provided for able-bodied citizens who want to work at enterprises of all forms of ownership in Uzbekistan;
- Tourist - issued if you have a tourist voucher for traveling around the country, visiting historical, cultural, and other attractions, and relaxing;
- The guest package includes visiting relatives, friends, and acquaintances. It is issued only upon presentation of an officially issued invitation from citizens permanently or temporarily located in the Uzbek Republic.
- A study visa is issued to students of universities and technical schools if they have documents confirming admission to Uzbek educational institutions.
In turn, each of these categories is divided into several subspecies. Thus, a diplomatic visa has 9 subtypes: service, business, diplomatic tourist, official, etc. In total, there are 28 subtypes. You can get acquainted with their list and registration rules at the Consular Mission of Uzbekistan.
Documents for obtaining a visa pass to Uzbekistan
To obtain a visa to Uzbekistan, nationals of foreign powers and persons without citizenship are required to visit the Uzbek Consulate in the country from which they are planning to depart on their trip. When visiting, they must present appropriate documentation depending on the category of visa received and the expected time of visit in Uzbekistan.
To obtain permits for entry at the invitation of foreign citizens, legal entities. the face must be prepared:
- application of the established form on the letterhead of the inviting organization;
- copies of passports of the invited person, management and authorized representative of the structural unit;
- a copy of the license, certificate authorizing the work activity of the enterprise/organization;
- a copy of the order to the manager and the trusted citizen.
To obtain a guest visa, a foreign national or an invited private individual must prepare the following documentation:
- Application of the established form for a visa;
- Scanned passports of the invited and inviting citizens;
- Confirmation of invitation issued by the Internal Affairs body of the country from which departure is intended (in the original);
- If support comes from relatives - copies of documents indicating a close relationship;
- A foreign passport or a certificate of a citizen without citizenship, the validity of which expires no earlier than 3 months. before the visa expires;
- Two color photographs measuring 35 x 45 mm.
To obtain a visa transit through Uzbekistan or a citizen without citizenship, an additional ticket must be provided confirming the date of departure/departure to the country of destination.
Citizens of foreign powers and persons without citizenship coming to the Uzbek Republic from countries that do not have a Consulate of Uzbekistan have the opportunity to obtain a visa in the visa sector of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the Tashkent airport.
Attention! All documents are drawn up in clear handwriting, without blots, errors, corrections or other violations. In case of inaccurate information or other deviations from the rules for filling out documentation, obtaining a visa may be denied.
When visiting the embassy in person, you are additionally provided with an original international passport, 2 color photographs on a white background measuring 35 x 45 mm, a certificate from the enterprise/organization confirming the position held, earnings, and a certificate of availability of living space on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the guest to stay during the trip. A receipt for the consular fee is also presented.
On personal initiative, those who wish have the opportunity to sign up for a health insurance policy. Occasionally, consular officials may submit a request for additional documents.
Cuisine of Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, everything is very tasty and very filling. Uzbek cuisine is literally a celebration of taste. Pilaf, manti, shish kebab, shurpa, samsa, lagman - it’s impossible to resist. It is Uzbek cuisine that is the most vibrant and varied in taste in the East. National cuisine is a whole layer of culture of the Uzbek people and, of course, depending on the region and even the village, the recipe for preparing a particular dish will be different. The cuisine widely uses meat, rice, noodles, local juicy vegetables and fruits, and nuts are always present on the table.
The good news is that tourists can try the national Uzbek dish in any cafe or restaurant. Here, national cuisine is alive both in the homes of local residents and on the streets.
By the way, I must warn you here - Uzbek cuisine is really very tasty and that is why it happens that European pampered stomachs simply cannot withstand such abundance. Therefore, a note to tourists - know when to stop!
Documents for families with children
When citizens of the Russian Federation plan to travel to Uzbekistan as a family with small or teenage children, it is necessary to provide additional documents for the children.
When a child over 14 years old travels with both parents, he must have a foreign passport, the validity of which expires no earlier than 3 months after the end of the trip. You must also have a visa to visit the Uzbek Republic. If a child travels to the country with one of the parents, the other parent must obtain permits for the child to leave. When visiting a country on a guest invitation, support must be issued for each person (including children).
The rules for obtaining a visa to Uzbekistan for Russians provide children under 14 years of age with the opportunity to travel accompanied by a guardian/relative or without any accompanying persons. If a child is without a father or mother, he must have a power of attorney from both parents confirming the child’s legal right to stay on Uzbek territory. Data about the children must be written down in the invitation when receiving a visitor visa.
Such requirements for children when traveling abroad are due to the need to make sure that the child is not a victim of abduction or was not taken from Russian, Ukrainian, Polish or other foreign territory against the will of the father/mother.
How long does it take to obtain a visa to Uzbekistan?
The decision on whether a visa to Uzbekistan will be issued for Russians is made within 7 days, but if there are errors in the submitted documents, the procedure is delayed for several days.
The consulate has the right to refuse to issue it without giving reasons, but the applicant has the right to contact specialists for the necessary consultation and interview.
Entry into Uzbekistan for citizens of the Russian Federation should not present any problems, because a bilateral agreement was signed between the countries long ago. Citizens have the right to stay on the territory of both states for any time; they just need to spend a little time resolving the legal nuances.
The government will be happy to help with any issues, including accommodation, stay and employment. Legal execution of documents is the basic principle of such relationships.
Visa cost
Payment of the consular fee for issuing a visa permit depends on the category of visa and the length of stay on Uzbek territory. So payment for single-entry visas valid for up to 7 days. is $40, up to 15 days. — $50, up to 30 days. — $60, up to 3 months. — $80, up to 6 months. — $120, up to 1 year — $160.
For multiple entry visas up to 6 months. — $150, up to 1 year — $250.
For group visas up to 15 days. — $15, up to 30 days. — $25 per person. The group must consist of at least 5 people. (children under 16 years old are not counted).
For a single-entry transit visa up to 3 days - $40, for a 2-entry visa - $50.
For a child under 16 years of age, a visa is issued without paying for the service.
How long does it take to complete documents?
Registration of documents for obtaining guest, work, tourist and other types of visas (except for transit), if all certificates and forms are correctly filled out, lasts on average from 7 to 10 working days. Sometimes permission to visit Uzbekistan can be obtained within 4 days.
To obtain a transit visa, citizens of foreign countries or without citizenship, in addition to the above-mentioned documents, must have permission to enter the country of destination and tickets with a specified date of departure from Uzbekistan. The processing time for permitting documents when issuing a transit visa is no more than 3 working days.
Extension of stay
You can extend your stay in Uzbekistan if there are valid reasons. To do this, you must provide an invitation from the host party, an employment contract or another official document confirming the need for extension to the authorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 10 days before the expiration of the current visa. The fee for the service is equal to the amount of the consular fee when applying for a visa.
When visiting the country without a visa, it is not possible to extend the 2-month period.
Price issue
The cost of a tour package with a standard excursion program with departure from Minsk and taking into account expenses for domestic flights within Uzbekistan starts from 1,300 Belarusian rubles. If you choose non-standard programs, the cost can reach several thousand dollars.
What does a Belarusian tourist need to know to avoid trouble in Uzbekistan?
As for a tourist’s stay on the territory of Uzbekistan, there are some nuances related to the internal way of life of the country:
- Tourists are required to register after the first three days of their stay. If you go to Uzbekistan on a tour, everything happens automatically when you check into the hotel. For independent travelers, this can be a problem if they choose to stay in private apartments or cottages. Hotels issue papers with a special stamp confirming your registration - they cannot be thrown away, as they may be required when departing from the country;
- Upon arrival in the country, foreigners fill out a declaration, which must include the amount of all available cash. On the way back, a declaration is also filled out. It is important that the amount of exported currency does not exceed the amount imported. In Uzbekistan, this is strictly observed and the contents of foreigners’ wallets are carefully checked upon departure.
To avoid troubles in a foreign country, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the recommendations for entry, stay and exit in advance. Such information can be found on the embassy’s website, and also partially on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. As a rule, when going on a trip in an organized group with travel companies, company employees take on organizational functions and also inform tourists about the possible nuances of the trip.
Current tours to Uzbekistan on traveling.by
Customs rules for cargo inspection
Regardless of whether a visa to Uzbekistan is required or a citizen uses visa-free travel, he will still be subject to customs inspection. To pass control without a hitch, you need to know the rules for carrying luggage and finances.
If the imported amount of cash exceeds $2,000, it must be included in the declaration. When the amount of cash is less, there is no need to record it.
You can bring the following goods into the country:
- Precious and semi-precious stones, gold and silver items, other jewelry up to 5 pcs. total weight no more than 0.06 kg;
- Photo and video cameras, tablets, phones, television and radio equipment, other household appliances and electronics, no more than 1 piece. for personal use only;
- Tableware no more than 1 piece;
- Perfumes, colognes, eau de toilette - no more than 3 units;
- Tobacco products no more than 10 packs;
- Liquor and vodka drinks no more than 2 liters;
- Paintings, sculptures and other items of artistic value can only be imported with permission from the Ministry of Culture.
- Flour products weighing up to 5 kg;
- Meat, meat products, vegetable oil, sugar up to 2 kg;
- Rice up to 3 kg.
Remember! Whatever quantity of goods you bring with you, its total value should not exceed the maximum allowable amount for duty-free import of items.
Printed, photo and video materials that harm or undermine the state system, sow discord, or cause other harm to the people of the country are prohibited for import and export; medicines without a doctor's prescription; fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, etc.; weapons, ammunition, narcotic, pornographic products.
Embassy of Uzbekistan in Moscow
The representative office of the Uzbek Republic in Moscow is located in the Yakimanka district at Pogorelsky lane, 12. It is located 400 m from the station. Dobryninskaya metro station (7 min. walk), 500 m from Oktyabrskaya metro station (10 min.) and Polyanka metro station (10 min.). By visiting the embassy, citizens can get answers to all questions regarding visa applications, visa-free travel, baggage declaration, and other problems. You can consult by calling phone no. 74992300076, 74992300078, 74992388918, as well as by sending an email. mail E-mail
You can get to the Representative Office of Uzbekistan by trolleybus or bus. You can view their routes on the attached city map. It is possible to obtain additional information about the route on the Moovit website - a unique transport application that will help you get acquainted with the updated schedules of trolleybuses, buses, and trains. There is no need to install the application for buses and metro separately.
Receiving registration passes
In addition to foreign passports presented when crossing the border, citizens of foreign countries are required to register at their place of residence on the territory of the Uzbek Republic. Holders of tourist, diplomatic, and work visas can choose to stay in a hotel or a hotel. Before submitting documents for settlement, you need to make sure that the administration has the right to accommodate and register foreigners.
Persons arriving on a visitor visa can stay with relatives, friends, or acquaintances who have sent them an invitation. In this case, registration is carried out by employees of the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan. The citizen must receive a registration card, which must be retained until returning to the country of permanent residence.
The coupon records information about the place of temporary registration of the citizen; Additionally, a memo is issued listing the rules of residence in the country. This document must always be carried with you and presented upon request to employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, border guards, etc. If violations are detected, the culprit is subject to administrative punishment in the form of a fairly large fine.
Nuances of registration upon arrival in Tashkent
One of the mandatory actions that every Russian must do within 3 days after his arrival in the country is to register at his place of residence. This can be done directly through the hotel or by contacting the passport office yourself. Upon registration, the tourist is given a specific coupon indicating that he has a temporary residence permit.
However, it is worth paying attention to the fact that quite a lot of hotels deceive their guests in this way, since they simply do not have the right to accommodate foreigners on its territory. In the absence of such a license, they cannot issue a ticket, and therefore a tourist may find himself violating the law simply out of ignorance, because unscrupulous hotel owners simply remain silent about its absence.
There are also a number of situations when you do not need to notify the passport office of your arrival. To register, you will need to present your passport.
These include:
- The trip falls on weekends or holidays, when services simply do not work.
- Stay in Uzbekistan will not exceed 3 days.
- A tourist is not going to stay in one place for a long time during the trip - that is, at least every 3 days he will leave for another city.
Attention! Before checking into a hotel, be sure to ask the owner to provide a license to accommodate foreign guests, as this may have a negative impact when leaving the country.
Features of traveling by private car
Entry into Uzbekistan can be made not only by rail or air transport, but also by crossing the border in a personal car. To travel by car, it is necessary to take care in advance of preparing the route along which the traveler intends to get to his place of temporary residence. Regardless of whether a visa to Uzbekistan is required for Russians or the driver enters the country under a visa-free regime, he must have foreign passports for himself and all passengers, an international driving license, a technical passport with registration for the car, a technical ticket, a car insurance certificate . In cases where the car belongs to another owner, the driver must have a general power of attorney with the right to travel abroad, issued by the owner of the car and certified by a notary.
When filling out the declaration, the passport data of the driver and all passengers, where and why the trip is being made, and the characteristics of the car are recorded in it. During customs inspection, personal belongings and cars are inspected. Since all the cargo will have to be pulled out of the car, a queue always forms at the checkpoint.
While in the customs inspection area, passengers and the driver are prohibited from leaving the car, making phone calls, or taking photographs until they receive the appropriate command. In case of violation of customs control rules, the perpetrators may be punished, including confiscation of photographic equipment and mobile communication devices. In case of particularly serious violations, the perpetrators may be denied permission to cross the border.
How much does a visa to Uzbekistan cost?
The price of a visa to Uzbekistan is from 40 to 160 dollars.
Uzbekistan visa price for Russian citizens:
- up to 7 days - $40;
- up to 15 days - $50;
- up to 30 days - $60;
- up to 3 months - $80;
- up to 6 months - $120;
- up to 1 year - $160.
Transit visas:
- 72 hours – $40;
- double – $50.
It is allowed to obtain a visa to Uzbekistan for multiple trips. It is needed during a trip or work visit for citizens intending to cross the border more than once:
- 180 days – $150;
- 365 days – $250.
If the rules for entry into Uzbekistan for Russians are followed and the document submission process is carried out correctly, your stay in this beautiful country will leave a lasting impression.
