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Uzbekistan tourism attractions

Kukeldash, Ichan Kala, Gur-Emir, Shah-i-Zinda, if you haven’t heard these words and have no idea what they mean you should definitely visit Uzbekistan – country with the centuries-old history. Here you will be able not just to contemplate the beauty of ancient sculptures and buildings but also will enjoy the hospitality of local population. Year by year Uzbekistan becomes more popular and desirable place for foreign tourists from more than 115 countries because of very distinctive and antique attractions. Moreover during a long time period present territory of Uzbekistan was known as a center of silk route which spread its fame from China to Europe.

Nowadays many visitors to Uzbekistan tend to begin their trip from the capital of the country – Tashkent. Despite the minority of ancient places comparing to other immemorial cities of Uzbekistan Tashkent tourism is not less popular because of huge amount of interesting entertainment places. Here tourists can taste genuine Uzbek cuisine the main symbol of which is national dish – Palov.

The next destination for travelling can be such beautiful and unique cities like Bukhara and Samarkand which represent south part of Uzbekistan. Here you will have a chance to witness architectural masterpieces like Registan, Bibi-Khanym mosque, Samanid Mausoleum, Lyabi Khauz Ensemble and many other attractions. There would be no doubt that Khiva among all ancient cities of Uzbekistan is supposed to be the most popular for tourists from Europe and other continents. You can even have a direct flight to Khiva from any part of the world in order to see the great antique small city Ichan Qala, where additionally you can acquire a lot of souvenirs which you will handle in traditional Uzbekistan package usually given as a gift.



How to get Uzbekistan tourist visa

To visit the Republic of Uzbekistan (RUz.) visa is required for nationals of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Kyrgyzstan (60 days).


For the citizens of these countries need to have only a passport. Travel documents are issued to Uzbekistan in Tashkent airport or other control checkpoints.

Citizens of other countries may enter into and transit through its territory only if there is an entry visa.

Visas are issued to foreign nationals in the diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan abroad on the basis of visa support (permits the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan).

A simplified procedure for issuing visas to citizens of: Austria, Belgium, Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, France, Switzerland and Japan.

Citizens of these countries can apply directly to the Embassy (Consulate) of Uzbekistan. abroad. In this case, do not need an invitation of the parties to the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

For a visa support you need to provide the company (by fax or e-mail) the following information:

A. copy of the passport;
Name, sex, nationality;
Passport information (number, issue date, expiration date);
Date and place of birth

B. Certificate from the place of work or study, made on company letterhead, signed and sealed;
The official name of the company (institution for students);
Location (city, country):
Post.

C. The period of stay in Uzbekistan

D. The preferred location for a visa (or gene location of the Embassy. Consulate of Uzbekistan.)

Procedure for the review of documents at the Foreign Ministry takes 5 working days. For countries with which the simplified procedure, the examination of documents takes 3 days.

Consular fees:
Single-entry visas 
(individual):

     7 days - $ 40;
     15 days - $ 50;
     30 days
 - $ 60;

Group visas (in the group must be at least 10 people):


     15 days - $ 15 per person;
     30 days - $ 25 per person.


For each additional entry fee is increased by $ 10.

Visa fee for a fixed rate of 2 times the price of an ordinary visa.

The maximum term tourist visa - 30 days

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