Indian nationals Visa Requirement to Uzbekistan.
When you want to go to Uzbekistan, the following is what you have to know: Indian passport-holders will have to get a visa to travel there since ordinary Indian travellers do not have access to visa-on-arrival. The most accessible is the e-Visa that enables entry to tourism or business.
Documents (e-Visa or Regular Visa) Needed
Indian travellers wishing to visit Uzbekistan should prepare the following documents when they apply to get a visa:
Valid Indian passport and six months validity as on the date of planned arrival.
The passport with blank pages at least one or two to issue a visa.
Visa application form filled out - online when applying e-visa or paper form when applying to the embassy/consulate.
Recent passport size photographs according to the specification (colour, white background).
Evidence of transit or a return ticket, or a schedule of your leaving Uzbekistan.
Evidence of accommodation, e.g. hotel reservation or place of residence during your stay.
Evidence of having adequate finance to finance your bills when you are on stay.
Receiving of visa fee - in the case of e-Visa the amount depends on the type and length of the entry.
Other documents can be travel insurance, invitation letters (business related), and certain academic documents (study/work).
Uzbekistan Visa Eligibility
Indian visitors must check that they qualify as follows before travelling:
The passport should have a duration of at least six months as of the entry time into Uzbekistan.
The entry objective should be well established - tourism, short business visit or transit. There are different visa types needed in the course of a long-term work or study.
The traveller needs to demonstrate evidence of further or back travel, lodging and financial resources.
Indian citizens are required to make a prior application- through e- Visa or an embassy/ consulate.
In case of stays longer than the stay allowance (usually it is 30 days in the case of tourist stay) you might be required to obtain an extension or alternate type of visa.
Note: Stays longer than three days may require registration with local migration authorities.
Stay Duration, Validity & Fees
Stay Duration & Validity
The normal e-Visa of Indian nationals normally permits the individual to spend 30 days as soon as they arrive in the country.
The visa alone normally lasts 90 days since the day of issue after which you are required to arrive in Uzbekistan.
Higher levels of fees allow travellers to have more flexibility in the form of double-entry or multiple-entry options.
Fees & Processing Time
The price of the e-Visa charge on single-entry is around USD 20 when used by an Indian citizen. In case of double-entry it is approximately USD 35 and multiple-entry up to USD 50.
E-Visa processing normally takes 3-5 working days once submitted.
Embassy paper sticker visas on extended stays or special category could require 7-10 working days or more.
Sticker visas (longer-duration visas up to 1 year) To sticker visas, official fee schedules indicate increased fee (e.g. single-entry up to 30 days approx USD 60; up to 1 year approx USD 160) based on stay and entries.
Uzbekistan Visa FAQs
Uzbekistan Visa Application Process
The step-by-step guideline of Indian citizens for Uzbekistan Visa Application Process:
Identify the purpose of your travel tourism, business, transit, study or work.
Check passport validity- should have at least six months validity of the passport and of course blank pages.
Prepare necessary papers, passport scan/photos, accommodation, travel schedule, bank statements, etc.
Online (e-Visa portal) - Use the official e-Visa portal, choose citizenship India as your country of origin, visa type, browse documents and pay fees.
Get e- Visa approval- Once you are approved, you will be sent the e- Visa document through email; and print and carry it.
Arrive in Uzbekistan - At the airport show your e-Visa and passport. Make sure you do not outstay the validity of your visa.
Register, when necessary - When you are staying more than three days, register with local migration authorities (usually done by your hotel).
Enter and leave within allowable days - Leave before your stay ends or seek extension in advance.
Summary
Indian travellers who are planning to visit Uzbekistan, including its historic Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, should know the visa process to have a relaxing journey. Important details to keep in mind: you need to apply in advance (there is no arrival visa option); most tourist visas permit up to 30 days; an e-Visa makes things easier; you need to satisfy passport validity, return travel, accommodation and funds requirements; the costs are not high (about USD 20 and above); the processing takes only a few working days normally (3-5). The above steps will enable you to plan your visit to Uzbekistan with confidence and explore the rich culture of this country, its architecture and hospitality without any last moment visa related issues.
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