Holders of the UN Laissez-Passer (red passport) may enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days from the date of entry.

Important:

  • National passport must also be presented;
  • National passport validity must not be shorter than the Laissez-Passer validity.

Citizens of 112 countries, including the United States, may obtain residence permits in Uzbekistan through real estate purchase.

Minimum Investment:

  • Tashkent city and region: $400,000
  • Samarkand, Bukhara, Namangan, Andijan, Fergana, Khorezm: $200,000
  • Karakalpakstan and other regions: $100,000

Issued based on Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan approval — MFA telex.

Required Documents:

  • Visa application form;
  • 2 photos;
  • Passport copy and original passport;
  • Consular fee, if applicable;
  • Prepaid return envelope.

📌 Diplomatic and UN passport holders are exempt from fees.

  • Valid for up to 3 years and extendable;
  • Investors contributing at least $3 million may obtain a 10-year residence permit;
  • Includes access to healthcare and education services.

Requirements:

  • Visa application form;
  • 2 photos;
  • Passport copy and original passport;
  • Consular fee;
  • Prepaid return envelope.

Processing Time:

  • 5 business days — standard processing;
  • 3 business days — express processing.

Fees:

  • $185 — standard processing;
  • $278 — express processing.

The process must be initiated by the inviting party in Uzbekistan.

Procedure:

  1. Apply to the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
  2. Obtain invitation letter;
  3. Receive MFA approval — telex.

Required Documents:

  • Visa application form;
  • 2 photos;
  • Passport copy and original passport;
  • Consular fee;
  • Prepaid return envelope.
  • Compatriot Visa — up to 2 years
  • Student Visa — 1 year
  • Academic Visa — from 3 months to 2 years
  • Medical Visa — up to 3 months
  • Pilgrim Visa — up to 2 months
  • Temporary registration must be completed within 3 business days;
  • Online registration is available via www.emehmon.uz;
  • Non-compliance may result in legal liability.

📦 Mailing Instructions

Recommended service: USPS

Requirements:

  • Full address and phone number;
  • Prepaid shipping label;
  • Return envelope.

⚠️ Important: FedEx, UPS, and DHL shipments may not be returned.


📍 Consular Office Address

1000 2nd Avenue, Suite 3900
Seattle, WA 98104


📞 Contact Information

  • Telephone: (206) 529-7417
  • Email: info@uzconsulwa.org
  • Telegram: @consuluzwa
  • Website: www.uzconsulwa.org

🕘 Office Hours

Monday – Friday
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM


👤 Consular Officials

Consul: Iskandarbek Ikromov
Consul General: Akhror Burkhanov