Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting
Uzbekistan
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Uzbekistani Visa.
- Valid Rwandan passport with at least three months validity from the date of visa issuance and one blank page for stamping
- A photocopy of the main page of the passport
- Filled and signed visa application form
- Two recent passport-size photos
- Visa fees
- Invitation letter
- Return envelope
- Onward/return ticket
- Flight itinerary
Uzbekistan Visa for Rwandans
Facts about Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a country with rich historical, archeological and cultural heritage. The country is best known for its mosques, mausoleums, and Islamic architecture. A survey showed that 39% of tourists visit Uzbekistan because of their interest in architectural and historical sites while 24% visit the country to observe its culture.
From January to September 2018, Uzbekistan received 1.8 million tourists which follows an increase of 17% from the corresponding period during the previous year. There has been an improvement in the tourist industry with an increase in the number of tourist organizations, tour operators and hotels. Tourism is bound to increase in years to come.
Uzbekistan is an Islamic country, Islamic culture and religious beliefs should be respected at all times. You should not try to preach to or convert someone of another faith to your faith.
Types of Uzbekistan Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3-5 working days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 3-5 working days | 7 days |
| Transit visa | 3-5 working days | 72 hours |
General Requirements for Uzbekistan Visa
- Valid Rwandan passport with at least three months validity from the date of visa issuance and one blank page for stamping
- A photocopy of the main page of the passport
- Filled and signed visa application form
- Two recent passport-size photos
- Visa fees
- Invitation letter
- Return envelope
- Onward/return ticket
- Flight itinerary
Uzbekistan Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Tourist visa is issued to foreign individuals who intend to travel to Uzbekistan for tourism purposes
- A letter of invitation from the host in Uzbekistan is required and the letter should contain the name, address and phone number of the host
- This visa can also be used to attend ceremonies and visit friends and families
- It is a single-entry visa type which means you can enter Uzbekistan just once after which you have to apply for a new visa
- The tourist visa costs $60 but a fee of $10 is usually included for additional entry
- You can apply for urgent processing of visa
- Holders of this visa can neither take up any form of employment nor will they be admitted into any educational institution
- It is illegal to overstay your Uzbekistan visa and defaulters will pay a fine of $2000 and be forcefully delayed in Uzbek for an extra week or more
Uzbekistan Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Business visa is required for business-related activities
- These business-related activities can include settling an estate, interviewing and hiring staff or even purchasing of business materials
- Generally, it takes about 5 days to process a business visa however you can apply for quicker processing.
- If you want your visa to processed quicker than normal, you have to pay more money for the visa processing
- It is both single and multiple entry types
- Multiple entry allows you can enter and exit Uzbekistan as much as you want during the validity period of your visa
- Single entry visa for Uzbekistan ranges from 7 days validity to 1-year validity and the multiple entries range from 6 months validity to 1 year
- An invitation letter from the host company in Uzbekistan written on the letterhead of the company is required
- The letter should contain the exact purpose of the trip, the duration of stay and should state who will bear the financial burden of the trip
- No special vaccination is required for the trip
Uzbekistan Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is issued to individuals who are passing through Uzbekistan to another country
- It is valid for 72 hours and can be an ordinary transit visa which only allows one transit or a two-time transit visa which allows you to pass through Uzbekistan twice
- To apply for this visa, a copy of your ticket with the dates of entry into and departure from Uzbekistan is required
- You also need to present a copy of your entry ticket into the next country
- Uzbekistan transit visa can be used anytime within 3 months from the date of issuance after which a new visa has to be applied for
- The application fee for a transit visa must be paid before visa can be processed
- A transit visa cannot replace a tourist visa neither can it be used to work
- All visa fees have an extra $10 attached for additional entry
- It is illegal to overstay your visa
Uzbekistan Visa Fees
Tourist visa
70.00 (USD)
Business visa
7 days single-entry
15 days single-entry
30 days single-entry
3 months single-entry
6 months single-entry
1 year single-entry
6 months multiple-entry
1 year multiple-entry
70.00 (USD)
80.00 (USD)
90.00 (USD)
110.00 (USD)
150.00 (USD)
190.00 (USD)
180.00 (USD)
280.00 (USD)
Transit visa
ordinary
two-time
60.00 (USD)
70.00 (USD)