Uzbekistan, Iran agree on simplification of visa regime

The agreement was signed during the official visit of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uzbekistan on September 14-16.

According to the MFA, this document consists of 11 articles. Its entry into force will serve to further strengthen friendly relations between the two countries, develop cooperation in the areas of trade and economy, tourism and science.

The document reflects the joint agreements between the two countries on the organization of direct tourist exchange, the implementation of joint programs and projects in the fields of business and science.

On behalf of Uzbekistan, the responsibility for the implementation of the agreement has been assigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the parties, on a parity basis and in accordance with the provisions of national legislation, introduce a simplified process for issuing visas for representatives of business and scientific circles of the states of the parties, as well as for tourist groups.

At the same time, “representatives of the business community” means citizens of the state of one party who carry out investment and entrepreneurial activities in the territory of the other party.

“Representatives of the scientific community” - citizens of the state of one party, carrying out science and scientific activities in the territory of the other party. In turn, the “tourist group” is citizens of the state of one side from 5 (five) to 20 (twenty) people who simultaneously enter the territory of the other side for tourism purposes.

The competent authorities of the states of the parties, after receiving the relevant documents required by the legislation of the states of the parties, consider them within 3 (three) business days (excluding the date of receipt of the document) and, if approved, issue a confirmation for issuing a visa.

Diplomatic missions and consular offices of the states of the parties issue the following visas:

- multiple-entry visa valid for up to 6 months for representatives of business circles of the state of the other party visiting the state of one party for the purpose of carrying out entrepreneurial activities;
- a visa valid for up to 1 month for representatives of the scientific community of the state of the other side of the visitor for the purpose of conducting scientific activities;
- a tourist visa for up to 30 days for citizens of the state of the other party who visit the state of one party as a tourist, as part of groups of tourists.

In exceptional cases, if additional consideration is required, the issuance of a visa may be extended for a period not exceeding 10 (ten) days.