Uzbekistan establishes new procedure for issuing electronic entry visas

In accordance with the presidential decree of May 28, 2019 “On amendments and addenda to certain acts of the President of Uzbekistan” a new procedure has been established for the operation of electronic entry visas.

In particular, from May 28 of this year, electronic entry visas are issued for a period of stay in Uzbekistan up to 30 days from the date of arrival and will be valid for 90 days from the date of its issuance, the press service of the State Committee for Tourism Development informs.

According to the order in force until now, the electronic visa was issued to a foreign citizen for a period of stay in the republic up to 30 days with a single entry and the visa validity at the time of entry into the territory of the republic was less than 30 days.

These changes were made in order to create favorable conditions for tourists and increase the average duration of stay of tourists in the country.