II.Consular offices of Turkmenistan abroad and their functions

III.Tariff of consular fees of Turkmenistan levied outside the territory of Turkmenistan

Visa regulations Turkmenistan – legal bases of activity, procedure for establishing and functioning of consular offices of Turkmenistan, the appointment of their officers and employees, as well as the functions of consuls on safeguarding rights and interests of Turkmenistan, its nationals and corporate bodies abroad are defined in accordance with the Law of Turkmenistan “On Consular Offices of Turkmenistan Abroad.” Categories and types of visas and the procedure for their registration, issue and extension of the term of their validity are regulated by the Law of Turkmenistan “On Migration” and other regulations of Turkmenistan.

I.Consular activity

1. The provision of consular relations of Turkmenistan with foreign states, the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of Turkmenistan, its citizens and legal entities abroad is coordinated by the Consular department – the structural division of central office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
2. Currently, two Consulates of Turkmenistan in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif, the Consulate general of Turkmenistan in the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mashhad, the Consulate general of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Turkey in Istanbul, the Consulate of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation in Astrakhan, the Consulate of Turkmenistan in the Federal Republic of Germany in Frankfurt-on-Main, the Consulate of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Kazakhstan in Aktau, the Consular posts of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty and the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Ukraine in Kharkov function in accordance with the Law of Turkmenistan “On Consular Offices of Turkmenistan Abroad.” Consular offices include consular departments of diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan abroad. They protect the rights and interests of Turkmenistan, individuals and bodies corporate of Turkmenistan.
3. Consular officials, within their competence, act as notary and civil registrar and also legalize documents and various statements made by the authorities of the consular district or proceedings from these authorities. Along with the protection of the rights and representation of legitimate interests of citizens of Turkmenistan abroad, they inform them on the existing laws and stay rules in the receiving state, make necessary recommendations, take appropriate measures to ensure security in emergency situations.
4. The legal status of citizens of Turkmenistan abroad is defined, first of all, by the legislation of the receiving state. The provisions of consular conventions and agreements on legal aid on civil, family and criminal cases are also of great significance.

II.Consular offices of Turkmenistan abroad and their functions

1.Information on the procedure for the requirements of documents

Turkmen citizens may apply to the diplomatic missions and consular offices of Turkmenistan abroad to reclaim required documents. In cases where the required document of a citizen is in the territory of Turkmenistan, the following procedure of claim is applied.

The person concerned addresses to the diplomatic mission or consular office in the state of his residence and fills two copies of the application form for each claimed document and pays the appropriate visa fee.

Filled request is sent by a diplomatic mission or consular office through the Consular Office (CO) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in appropriate archival institutions in the territory of Turkmenistan. After searching, archival institutions return requested documents to the diplomatic mission or consular office through the CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. In cases where the search of document is not possible, archival institution shall inform the applicant through the CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Originals of passports, the work record card, military cards are not subject to a claim, sending abroad. If necessary, references on length of service and military service can be sent abroad.

Depending on the category of the request for claim of documents, its implementation in Turkmenistan is carried out by the following bodies:

• Central Archive of the Registrar of Turkmenistan;
• Main Archive Office under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan;
• Ministry of Internal Affairs;
• Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan.

People living in Turkmenistan, Turkmen citizens can request the CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan for the claim of documents from other states.

The claim procedure depends on the completeness of the input data and the requirements of the legislation of the state of the origin of the document. It should be taken into account that the claim of documents from abroad requires a long time.

2.Information on the procedure of legalization of documents

Legalization is a proof for the document emanating from the authorities of the state or compiled with the assistance of the authorities and consistent with the law of that state. It lies in the authentication of signature of the person signing the document and the seal of the authorized state body.

In accordance with international practice, there is no need for the legalization of passports and substituting documents.

The documents and acts that are contrary to the laws of Turkmenistan or its content may harm the interests of Turkmenistan or contain information discrediting the honor and dignity of citizens, as well as the originals and copies of passports, work books, military cards, identity cards, the ownership of the property, documents that are directly related to commercial or customs operations (accounts, documents on the movement of goods across the border, the agreement for the supply of goods, customs declarations, etc.) are not subject to legalization.

The legalization of documents for use abroad.

Legalization of documents for use abroad is carried out in the following manner:

1. The notary office in Turkmenistan notarizes a copy of the document;
2. The Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan testifies the authenticity of the signature and seal of a notary;
3. The CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan confirms the authenticity of the seal of the Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan and the signature of the official.

After the legalization by the CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the documents are legalized at the diplomatic mission or consular post of the state where they are used. In addition, a Turkmen consul confirms on the basis of its existing samples of the authenticity of the signature and the seal of the authorized officer of the CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Documents are legalized in notarized copies. The exception is education documents for use abroad, which are legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in the original.

Consular fees will be charged and collected on the account of reimbursement of actual expenses for the completion of legalization in the CO of the Ministry of Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.

The legalization of foreign documents for the execution in the territory of Turkmenistan

Foreign documents intended for use in the territory of Turkmenistan are legalized by diplomatic missions or consular offices of Turkmenistan abroad after the legalization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, or otherwise authorized body of the state of origin of the document.

Documents of foreign countries brought to Turkmenistan without legalization in diplomatic missions or consular offices of Turkmenistan abroad are legalized by diplomatic representations of a foreign country in the territory of Turkmenistan where they were made and then by the CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

Bilateral agreements on legal assistance and legal relations in civil, family and criminal cases, signed by Turkmenistan, as well as the Convention on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family and Criminal Matters, signed on January 22, 1993 in Minsk by CIS member states, determine the order, in accordance of which the documents issued by the official authorities of a contracting party shall be regarded as official and use in the territory of the other contracting party by probative value of official documents without any additional license, i.e. without legalization.

3.The consular record and registration of citizens of Turkmenistan abroad

General provisions

In accordance with Article 29 of the Law of Turkmenistan “On Consular Offices of Turkmenistan Abroad,” diplomatic missions and consular offices of Turkmenistan abroad implement the record and registration of citizens of Turkmenistan who are in the territory of their consular district. Turkmen citizens who are outside of Turkmenistan have the right to register (up to consulate) in the diplomatic mission or consular office of Turkmenistan. Registration of citizens of Turkmenistan is free of charge.

The CO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan strongly recommends using this opportunity. While not binding, this procedure allows to solve many problems without having to travel to Turkmenistan (provision of information about the upcoming elections and referenda, registration certificates, registration of acts of civil status, etc.), as well as facilitate return to the homeland in the event of the war, riots or natural disasters in the receiving state.

In order to have a consulate record in the diplomatic mission or consular office of Turkmenistan, you should fill an application in the prescribed form. While registering, a note is made in a passport: “Registered in … (the name of the consular office of Turkmenistan and its location),” date and signature of the person who is registered.

III.Consular fees of Turkmenistan

For the registration and issuance of visas the following consular fees are provided by the legislation of Turkmenistan:

1) For single entry visa:

• Up to 10 days – $ 20;
• Up to 20 days – $ 30;
• Up to 1 month – $ 40;
• For each month – $ 30.

2) For multiple-entry visa:

• Up to 1 month – $ 60;
• For each month – $ 40.

3) For a transit visa:

• One-time up to 5 days – $ 20;
• Two-time up to 5 days each time – $ 40.

4) Additionally $50 are charged for the issue of visas at the international airport of Ashgabat.

When visas are issued, fees are also charged for there is imbursement of actual costs related with obtaining visas. The amount of such fees depends on the place of visa issuance (irrespective of the nationality of the applicant).

Consular activities are carried out within 10 calendar days of the date of the receipt of the documents by a Consular office. For urgent consular activities within 3 working days, as well as for consular activities covering outside office hours, days off and holidays, the fee rates charged increase by 100 percent.

Note: A different procedure for issuance of entry visas to Turkmenistan may be provided for citizens of the countries that have appropriate bilateral agreements and contracts with Turkmenistan.

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What is a visa about?

A visa is a conditional authorization granted to a foreigner or a stateless person with the aim to cross the state border, enter, remain, leave and to transit within the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan during the validity period of the issued visa.

What is the difference between the visa and electronic visa?

The visa is issued in a form of special sticker with protection features to prevent forgery, which is attached to a special visa page in passport or other corresponding documents. Such category of visa is called a standard or sticker visa. Starting from January 1, 2017 henceforth, the Republic of Tajikistan launched an electronic information network system for visa application. You can obtain a standard visa by filling up your applications at www.visa.gov.tj.

To hinder any misunderstanding, we are to inform you that the electronic visa processing system in Tajikistan is not associated with the system of Tajikistan electronic visa processed at www.evisa.tj which is a single entry visa issued for 90 days, and its holder is not entitled stay for more than 45 days in Tajikistan commencing from the date of arrival. The electronic visa is not subject to extension in exception to unprecedented force-majeure cases.

What does force-majeure mean?

Force-majeure cases include unexpected and unavoidable incidents occurring as a result of natural disaster, military operations and other similar catastrophes.

Where and how to extend the visa validity?

The Main Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan can extend a visa based on the previous visa and on the submission of required documents confirming such an extension as determined by the Consular officer in charge, who is authorized to extend the visa unless other procedures are determined by this Regulation.

Tourist (T) and Private (ХС1) visas are not subject to extension.

A foreigner, a stateless person or the applicant, whose visa expires by his/her fault, shall be liable in accordance with the existing legal and regulatory documents of the Republic of Tajikistan.

If a foreigner or a stateless person has a valid or unused visa in his/her passport, his/her new visa shall be valid from the day of expiration of his/her previous visa.

A consular fee is charged for visa extension in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.

What documents are required for visa extensions?

• a) travel document;
• b) visa application filled in online and printed out by the application after submission of the application online to the authorized agency;
• c) applicant’s photo of relevant size and quality;
• d) medical certificate for HIV/AIDS issued by medical facilities of Tajikistan in case foreigners and stateless persons apply for a visa for more than three months except for diplomatic, service, investor and humanitarian visas;
• e) receipt of official duty and consular fee payment.

When is a decision on visa extension made?

Decision on visa extension is made within 10 working days from the date of submission of required documents unless the legal and regulatory documents of the Republic of Tajikistan or international treaties acknowledged by the Republic of Tajikistan envisage other procedures.

In what circumstances can a visa be revoked?

If the authorized public agency makes a decision to reduce the temporary stay of a foreigner or a stateless person in Tajikistan, it may revoke his/her visa by affixing a “revoked” stamp and issuing an exit visa.

In case a decision is made on refoulement of a foreigner or a stateless person from Tajikistan, the Main Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan revokes his/her visa. Information on this individual is included into the list of specially designated nationals.

In case a foreigner or a stateless person’s visa category does not match his/her purpose of travel, the MFA MCD is obliged to revoke it and arrange a visa of relevant category.

In what cases it is possible to restore a visa?

A visa can be restored after checking grounds and confirming the reasons of issuance in case it has technical errors, is damaged or lost. The MFA MCD and overseas consular offices of Tajikistan shall have the right to restore a visa based on the application of a foreigner, a stateless person and request of organization or a citizen of Tajikistan in writing.

case of revocation of a previous passport due to changing or obtaining a new passport by a foreigner or a stateless person – holder of a valid visa, his/her visa can be restored in his/her new passport based on the foreigner or a stateless person’s written application.

How is the visa register maintained?

The MFA MCD and overseas consular offices of Tajikistan, as well as consular bureaus in international airports and the MFA representative offices within Tajikistan maintain the register in electronic information network.

Do Tajik legal and individual entities inviting a foreigner/stateless person hold liability?

Tajik legal and individual entities inviting foreigners or stateless persons, are liable for their invitees’ legal stay in Tajikistan and shall have pecuniary liability in case the foreigners/stateless persons lack of sufficient financial resources to exit the country or in case of deportation. Request of legal and individual entities regardless of their administrative and legal form and ownership, who earlier invited foreigners/stateless persons, who have not respected the Tajik legislation requirements, shall not be reviewed for confirmation of invitation and visa of Tajikistan.

Electronic visa system

What is the electronic visa system?

On June 1, 2016 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan for the first time in the CIS region introduced an electronic visa processing and issuance system for the citizens of 78 countries of the world.

The objective of this new system is to simplify the Tajik visa processing system, which is one more step towards the introduction of public electronic services.

What is the procedure of electronic visa processing?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan electronically processes and approves the electronic visa.

To obtain an electronic visa, foreign citizens or stateless persons need to fill in and submit electronic application at www.evisa.tj., which is screened by the electronic information network automatically. The application shall not be reviewed until electronic payment through international payment systems is done.

After the application is reviewed and a decision is made in favor of applicant, the electronic visa in electronic form (A4 format) is sent to the applicant via his/her e-mail address . The service receiver needs to print out the electronic visa and take it together with his/her travel documents.

The consular fee for the review of an electronic visa application is paid via international electronic payments systems such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Union Pay. The consular fee is not subject to refunding in case of rejection.

What are the documents required for the electronic visa application?

– The authenticity of data and copies of passport or other document in electronic form submitted by a foreign citizen and a stateless person should be genuine.
– the document should be valid for no less than six months.

How to fill in the electronic visa application?

You can fill in the electronic visa application at www.evisa.tj

Where is the permit for travel to border districts of the Republic of Tajikistan affixed?

The permit for travel to special border areas is attached in the electronic visa sheet. To get a permit for travel to special border areas, the applicant needs to choose this option while filling in the electronic visa application.

What is the electronic visa’s validity?

The electronic visa is valid for 90 days, however, its holder can stay in Tajikistan for no more than 45 calendar days. Electronic visa holders do not need to register with the interior authorities of Tajikistan.

Is it possible to extend the electronic visa?

The electronic visa is not subject to extension.

Visa System with foreign countries

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VISA-FREE REGIME FOR HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC AND SERVICE PASSPORTS
(on the basis of mutual agreements)

1. Hungary – Up to 30 days
2. Republic of India – Up to 90 days
3. Republic of Indonesia – Up to 30 days
4. Islamic Republic of Iran – Up to 30 days
5. Republic of Korea – Up to 30 days
6. State of Kuwait – Up to 90 days
7. Islamic Republic of Pakistan – Up to 30 days
8. Romania – Up to 90 days
9. Republic of Serbia – Up to 90 days
10. Turkmenistan – Up to 30 days
11. Kingdom of Morocco – Up to 90 days
12. People’s Republic of China – Up to 30 days
13. Republic of Chile – Up to 90 days
14. Federative Republic of Brazil – Up to 90 days
15. Republic of Singapore – Up to 30 days
16. Lao People’s Democratic Republic – Up to 30 days
17. Lebanese Republic – Up to 90 days
18. United Arab Emirates – Up to 90 days
19. Kingdom of Bahrain – Up to 90 days

VISA-FREE REGIME FOR HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS
(on the basis of mutual agreements)

1. State of Qatar – Up to 90 days
2. Republic of Italy – Up to 90 days
3. Republic of Poland – Up to 90 days
4. Republic of Estonia – Up to 90 days
5. Slovak Republic – Up to 30 days
6. Swiss Confederation – Up to 90 days
7. French Republic – Up to 90 days
8. Republic of Lithuania – Up to 90 days

VISA-FREE REGIME FOR HOLDERS OF CIVILIAN PASSPORTS
(on the basis of mutual agreements)

1. Republic of Azerbaijan – Indefinitely
2. Republic of Armenia – Indefinitely
3. Republic of Georgia – Indefinitely
4. Republic of Moldova – Indefinitely
5. Socialist Republic of Vietnam – Up to 30 days
6. Federation of Malaysia – Up to 90 days
7. Mongolia – Up to 90 days
8. Republic of Belarus – Indefinitely
9. Republic of Kazakhstan – Indefinitely
10. Russian Federation – Indefinitely
11. Republic of Tajikistan – Indefinitely
12. Republic of Serbia – Up to 90 days
13. Republic of Turkey – Up to 90 days
14. Ukraine – Up to 90 days
15. Republic of Uzbekistan – Up to 60 days
16. Maldivian Republic – Up to 30 days
17. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea* – *Visa-free entry in the presence of a tourist package (hotel reservation, return ticket) for the period of validity of the tour package
18. Republic of Cuba* – *Visa-free entry in the presence of a tourist package (hotel reservation, return ticket) for the period of validity of the tour package

UNILATERAL PROCEDURE
(Unilateral decision of foreign countries for citizens-holders of all types of KR passports)

1. Antigua and Barbuda – Up to 180 days
2. Barbados – Up to 28 days
3. Haiti – Up to 90 days
4. Dominica – Up to 21 days
5. Namibia – Up to 90 days
6. St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Up to 30 days
7. Philippines – Up to 30 days
8. Trinidad and Tobago – Up to 90 days
9. Islamic Republic of Iran – Up to 15 days

Unilateral decision of the Kyrgyz Republic for foreign citizens-owners of general civil passports

1. Republic of India – Visa-free entry for up to 7 days with the right to re-enter visa-free after 21 days from the date of departure from the Kyrgyz Republic, in the presence of long-term visas (for more than 3 years) of the United States of America, the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen zone.
2. People’s Republic of China – Visa-free entry for up to 7 days with the right to re-enter visa-free after 21 days from the date of departure from the Kyrgyz Republic, in the presence of long-term visas (for more than 3 years) of the United States of America, the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen zone.
3. Macao Special Administrative Region of the PRC – Visa-free entry for up to 30 days with a return air ticket with the right to re-enter visa-free after 30 days from the date of departure from the Kyrgyz Republic.
4. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC – Visa-free entry for up to 30 days with a return air ticket with the right to re-enter visa-free after 30 days from the date of departure from the Kyrgyz Republic.

LIST of foreign States, in respect for whose citizens unilateral visa-free regime is introduced to the Kyrgyz Republic for up to 60 days

(No. – Name of the country – Visa-free period of stay)

1. Commonwealth of Australia – Up to 60 days
2. Republic of Austria – Up to 60 days
3. Kingdom of Belgium – Up to 60 days
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Up to 60 days
5. Vatican – Up to 60 days
6. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – Up to 60 days
7. Hungary – Up to 60 days
8. Federal Republic of Germany – Up to 60 days
9. Kingdom of the Netherlands – Up to 60 days
10. Hellenic Republic – Up to 60 days
11. Kingdom of Denmark – Up to 60 days
12. Republic of Iceland – Up to 60 days
13. Ireland – Up to 60 days
14. Kingdom of Spain – Up to 60 days
15. Italian Republic – Up to 60 days
16. Dominion of Canada – Up to 60 days
17. Republic of Korea – Up to 60 days
18. State of Kuwait – Up to 60 days
19. Republic of Latvia – Up to 60 days
20. Republic of Lithuania – Up to 60 days
21. Principality of Liechtenstein – Up to 60 days
22. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg – Up to 60 days
23. Republic of Malta – Up to 60 days
24. Principality of Monaco – Up to 60 days
25. New Zealand – Up to 60 days
26. Kingdom of Norway – Up to 60 days
27. United Arab Emirates – Up to 60 days
28. Republic of Poland – Up to 60 days
29. Portuguese Republic – Up to 60 days
30. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Up to 60 days
31. Republic of Singapore – Up to 60 days
32. Slovak Republic – Up to 60 days
33. Republic of Slovenia – Up to 60 days
34. United States of America – Up to 60 days
35. Republic of Finland – Up to 60 days
36. French Republic – Up to 60 days
37. Republic of Croatia – Up to 60 days
38. Czech Republic – Up to 60 days
39. Swiss Confederation – Up to 60 days
40. Kingdom of Sweden – Up to 60 days
41. Republic of Estonia – Up to 60 days
42. State of Qatar – Up to 60 days
43. Brunei Darussalam – Up to 60 days
44. Kingdom of Bahrain – Up to 60 days
45. Japan – Up to 60 days
46. People’s Republic of Montenegro – Up to 60 days
47. Principality of Andorra – Up to 60 days
48. Argentine Republic – Up to 60 days
49. Federative Republic of Brazil – Up to 60 days
50. Republic of San Marino – Up to 60 days
51. Republic of Chile – Up to 60 days
52. Sultanate of Oman – Up to 60 days
53. Republic of Albania – Up to 60 days
54. Republic of Bulgaria – Up to 60 days
55. Socialist Republic of Vietnam – Up to 60 days
56. State of Israel – Up to 60 days
57. Republic of Cyprus – Up to 60 days
58. Republic of North Macedonia – Up to 60 days
59. Republic of Romania – Up to 60 days
60. Kingdom of Thailand – Up to 60 days
61. United Mexican States – Up to 60 days

LIST of foreign States, in respect for whose citizens provided a simplified visa regime of the Kyrgyz Republic
(No. – Name of the country)

1. Commonwealth of Australia
2. Republic of Austria
3. Kingdom of Belgium
4. Republic of Bulgaria
5. Bosnia and Herzegovina
6. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
7. Hungary
8. Federal Republic of Germany
9. Hellenic Republic
10. Kingdom of Denmark
11. State of Israel
12. Irish Republic
13. Republic of Iceland
14. Kingdom of Spain
15. Italian Republic
16. Dominion of Canada
17. Republic of Cyprus
18. Republic of Korea
19. Republic of Lithuania
20. Republic of Latvia
21. Principality of Liechtenstein
22. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
23. Republic of Macedonia
24. Republic of Malta
25. Principality of Monaco
26. Kingdom of the Netherlands
27. Kingdom of Norway
28. New Zealand
29. Republic of Poland
30. Portuguese Republic
31. Republic of Romania
32. Republic of Serbia
33. Republic of Slovenia
34. Republic of Singapore
35. Slovak Republic
36. United States of America
37. Republic of Turkey
38. Republic of Finland
39. French Republic
40. Republic of Croatia
41. People’s Republic of Montenegro
42. Czech Republic
43. Swiss Confederation
44. Kingdom of Sweden
45. Republic of Estonia
46. Principality of Andorra
47. Argentine Republic
48. Federative Republic of Brazil
49. Vatican
50. Socialist Republic of Vietnam
51. Kingdom of Thailand
52. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
53. United Mexican States
54. United Arab Emirates
55. Republic of San Marino
56. Republic of the Philippines
57. Republic of Albania
58. Brunei Darussalam
59. Republic of Indonesia
60. Republic of South Africa
61. Republic of Chile
62. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
63. State of Qatar
64. State of Kuwait
65. Sultanate of Oman
66. Kingdom of Bahrain
67. Japan
68. Islamic Republic of Iran (*)
69. People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (**)
70. People’s Republic of Bangladesh (**)
71. Arab Republic of Egypt (**)
72. Republic of India (**)
73. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (**)
74. Republic of Lebanon (**)
75. Kingdom of Morocco (**)
76. Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (**)
77. Islamic Republic of Pakistan (**)
78. Republic of Tunisia (**)
79. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (**)
80. Republic of Yemen

(*) Note: only for entry-exit visas of the Kyrgyz Republic of the category “business” and “tourist”.

(**) Note: only for entry-exit visas of the Kyrgyz Republic of the category “tourist” (up to 1 month) for foreign citizens who have a valid residence permit (resident card) of the following foreign countries: United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Kuwait, State of Qatar, Brunei Darussalam, Sultanate of Oman, and Kingdom of Bahrain.

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Foreign citizens and stateless persons can get visas at the diplomatic representations and consular missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan abroad on the basis of the visa support (confirmation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan).

Visa support is issued on the basis of application of the inviting organization, company and persons who are permanently or temporarily residing in Uzbekistan and submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

List of required documents to invite foreigners by organizations and companies:

• Visa application on Head letter of organizations and companies;
• E-form of the site evisa.mfa.uz;
• Copies of passports of the invited person, head of the organization, authorized person of organization to submit the documents;
• Copies of documents of the organization ( license, certificate, etc.);
• Copies of orders to the head and the authorized person;
• Copy of Power of Attorney for the authorized person;
• For arrival visa at the airport “Tashkent” should be provided copies of tickets;
• Certificate of employment of the invited person.

List of required documents to invite foreigners by persons:

• Visa application form;
• E-form of the site evisa.mfa.uz;
• Copies of passports of the invited and the inviting person;
• An original invitation issued by the authorities of internal affairs of Uzbekistan;
• Copies of documents confirming relationship between invited and the inviting person;
• For arrival visa at the airport “Tashkent” should be provided copies of tickets.

Processing of visa application is up to 10 working days if documents have been submitted due to the established order.

In order to apply for the visa, foreign citizens and stateless persons are to submit the following documents to the diplomatic representation or consular mission of Uzbekistan abroad:

• passport or document of stateless person, expiry date of which must exceed the visa’s period of validity not less than 3 months;
• 2 copies of duly completed Visa application form;
• 2 passport-size colored photos.

For a transit visa foreign citizens and stateless persons in addition to the above mentioned documents must have a visa of the country of final destination and travel documents with confirmed date of departure from Uzbekistan. In this case processing of visa application is 3 working days.

Foreign citizens and stateless persons arriving from the countries where there is no diplomatic representation or consular mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan can get visas upon arrival at the Visa Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the Tashkent International Airport. In this case the inviting physical or juridical person in Uzbekistan must apply in advance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan in due order, get visa confirmation (stamp) of the Visa Division of the Consular Department and forward it to the invited person. This confirmation should be shown by invited person while buying an air-ticket and passing through passport control and the visa shall be issued on its basis on arrival at the Visa Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the Tashkent International Airport.

The legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan has set the following consular fees for the visa issuance:

a) For single entry visas:

• 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.

Note: For each additional entry the fee shall be increased by $10.

b) For multiple entry visas:

• up to 6 months — $150;
• up to 1 year — $250.

c) For transit visas:

• up to 72 hours — $40;
• double entry transit visa — $50.

d) For group visas (groups must consist of more than 5 persons excluding children under 16 years old):

• up to 15 days — $15 per person;
• up to 30 days — $25 per person.

Except these fees the fees for reimbursement of actual expenses related to the visa issuance (administrative fees) will also be paid. The rates of these fees depend on the place of visa issuance (irrespective of applicant’s citizenship).

Note: Different procedure for issuance of entry visas may be applied to the citizens of those countries that have appropriate bilateral agreements with Uzbekistan.

Visa regulations for some countries

1. A bilateral visa-free regime has been established with Kyrgyzstan (up to 60 days), Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.

2. A visa-free regime is introduced for 30 days period for citizens of:

1. Australian Union
2. Austrian Republic
3. Argentine Republic
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina
5. Vatican
6. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
7. Hungary
8. Brunei Darussalam State
9. Greek Republic
10. Israel
11. Indonesia
12. Ireland
13. Iceland
14. Italian Republic
15. Canada
16. Andorra Principality
17. Liechtenstein
18. Principality of Monaco
19. Kingdom of Belgium
20. Kingdom of Denmark
21. Kingdom of Spain
22. Kingdom of the Netherlands
23. Kingdom of Norway
24. Kingdom of Sweden
25. Republic of Latvia
26. Republic of Lithuania
27. Malaysia
28. Mongolia
29. New Zealand
30. Portugal Republic
31. Republic of Bulgaria
32. Republic of Cyprus
33. Republic of Korea
34. Republic of Malta
35. Republic of Poland
36. Republic of San Marino
37. Republic of Serbia
38. Singapore
39. Republic of Slovenia
40. Republic of Croatia
41. Republic of Chile
42. Romania
43. Slovak Republic
44. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
45. Republic of Turkey
46. Federative Republic of Brazil
47. Federal Republic of Germany
48. Finland Republic
49. French Republic
50. Montenegro
51. Czech Republic
52. Swiss Confederation
53. Republic of Estonia
54. Japan

The visa-free regime applies to citizens of these countries, holders of all categories of passports (diplomatic, service and civil) planning to visit the Republic of Uzbekistan for up to 30 days, regardless of the purpose of their trip. In order to enter the country, a person must have a valid national passport or another substitute document used for travel to foreign countries.

The visa-free regime does not apply to stateless persons permanently residing in the territories of these countries.

Accordingly, the visa-free regime is valid for 30 days from the date of entry into Uzbekistan. Before the end of the 30-day visa-free stay period, a foreign citizen must leave the Republic of Uzbekistan. Exceeding the 30-day visa-free stay is recognized as violation of the Rules of stay of foreign citizens in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Accordingly, if it is necessary to stay in Uzbekistan for more than 30 days, a foreign citizen must obtain an entry visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the established procedure, corresponding to the purpose of his trip.

3. Visa-free entry to the Republic of Uzbekistan for foreign citizens up to 16 year old with biometric travel document. In this case they must be accompanied by legal representatives and they can stay in Uzbekistan for the duration of the visa of the accompanying person, but not more than ninety days since the date of entry into the country.

4. A visa-free regime is established with China, Hungary and Tajikistan (up to 30 days), Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (up to 60 days), Brazil, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Estonia, Kuwait and Turkey (up to 90 days). Citizens of these countries who hold diplomatic passports and are accredited as employees of diplomatic missions or consular offices of their countries located on the territory of Uzbekistan, as well as members of their families have the right to enter and stay without visas for the entire period of work.

5. Introduced the system of issuing electronic entry tourist visas (e-visa.gov.uz) for foreign citizens, which has simplified the procedure of issuing visas (list of countries in Attachment 1);

Starting from March 15, 2019, new system of electronic entry visas with a validity period of 30 days has been introduced:

– double entry, with a consular fee of $ 35;

– multiple entry, with a consular fee of $ 50.

6. Introduced new short-term transit visa-free entry to the Republic of Uzbekistan for a period of five days for a citizens of several countries (list of countries in Attachment 2). In this case the foreigners must come through international airports of Uzbekistan, showing to frontier officer that they have an air ticket of “Uzbekistan Airways” National aircompany to a third country. This procedure is applying to transiting passengers wishing to explore the sights-seeing of Uzbekistan.

7. Uzbekistan and Japan issue visas without consular fees on the mutual basis.

The list of countries whose citizens can enjoy simplified procedure for issuing tourist visa as well as on “e-visa.gov.uz”

1. Albania
2. Algeria
3. Angola
4. Antigua and Barbuda
5. Bahamas
6. Bahrain
7. Bangladesh
8. Barbados
9. Belize
10. Bolivia
11. Butane
12. Cambodia
13. Cameroon
14. Cape Verde
15. China
16. Colombia
17. Commonwealth of Dominica
18. Costa Rica
19. Cote d’Ivoire
20. Cuba
21. Dominicana
22. Ecuador
23. Egypt
24. El Salvador
25. Fiji
26. Gabon
27. Ghana
28. Grenada
29. Guatemala
30. Guyana
31. Honduras
32. India
33. Jamaica
34. Jordan
35. Kiribati
36. Korea, Republic of
37. Kuwait
38. Laos
39. Lebanon
40. Macedonia
41. Maldives
42. Marshall Islands
43. Mauritius
44. Mexico
45. Micronesia
46. Morocco
47. Nauru
48. Nepal
49. Nicaragua
50. Oman
51. Palau
52. Panama
53. Paraguay
54. Peru
55. Philippines
56. Qatar
57. Saint Kitts and Nevis
58. Saint Lucia
59. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
60. Samoa
61. Saudi Arabia
62. Senegal
63. Seychelles
64. Solomon islands
65. Sri Lanka
66. Suriname
67. Thailand
68. Tonga
69. Trinidad and Tobago
70. Tunisia
71. United Arab Emirates
72. Uruguay
73. USA
74. Vanuatu
75. Venezuela
76. Vietnam

The list of countries whose citizens can enjoy visa-free transit entry, stay up to 5 days

1. Albania
2. Algeria
3. Antigua and Barbuda
4. Bahamas
5. Bahrain
6. Barbados
7. Belize
8. Bhutan
9. China (including Hong Kong)
10. Colombia
11. Costa Rica
12. Dominica
13. Dominican Republic
14. Ecuador
15. Equatorial Guinea
16. Fiji
17. Gabon
18. Grenada
19. Guatemala
20. Guyana
21. Honduras
22. India
23. Jamaica
24. Kuwait
25. Lebanon
26. Macedonia
27. Maldives
28. Mauritius
29. Mexico
30. Morocco
31. Nauru
32. Oman
33. Palau
34. Panama
35. Peru
36. Philippines
37. Qatar
38. Saint Kitts and Nevis
39. Saint Lucia
40. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
41. Saudi Arabia
42. Seychelles
43. South Africa
44. Sri Lanka
45. Suriname
46. Thailand
47. Trinidad and Tobago
48. Tunisian Republic
49. Turkmenistan
50. United Arab Emirates
51. Uruguay
52. USA
53. Venezuela
54. Vietnam

Note: For registration and prolonging visa to Uzbekistan, you can use the services of the Department of Diplomatic Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Date: 11/02/2019

Der Beitrag Visa regulations Uzbekistan erschien zuerst auf Turkestan Travel.