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What is the change? Uzbekistan now allows visa-free travel of up to 30 days for nationals of 45 countries.
What does the change mean? Foreign nationals from 45 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and European Union member states, will be able to stay in Uzbekistan for up to 30 days visa-free while traveling as tourists. While tourist and business travel is allowed under the visa-waiver program, work activities are not.
Background: Visa-free travel has been granted for nationals from 45 countries under Presidential Decree No. 5611, dated Jan. 5, 2019. Nationals of the following countries are now eligible for the visa-waiver program, effective Feb. 1:
Eligible Nationals
Analysis & Comments: The visa-waiver program will ease travel procedures for nationals of 45 countries traveling to Uzbekistan for short-term stays. Travelers should note, however, that the visa waiver is appropriate for short-stay tourism and business activities only. Employees staying in Uzbekistan beyond 30 days or conducting work activities must apply for the applicable visa prior to entry.
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
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