Who needs an international passport
An international passport is required for all citizens of Uzbekistan traveling abroad. There are no exceptions based on the purpose of travel or the visa regime — the document is needed for both visa-required and visa-free countries.
Uzbekistan issues only biometric international passports. Their validity depends on age:
- for adults — 10 years;
- for children — 5 years.
Each child receives their own passport; children cannot be added to a parent’s passport.
Where to apply for an international passport
Applications can be submitted in two places:
- at Public Service Centers;
- at the migration and citizenship departments of the internal affairs bodies (passport desk).
Both options are legally equivalent. The place of submission does not depend on the travel purpose or destination country. International passports are issued under a unified procedure for all applicants.
The applicant must be physically present to submit the documents and undergo mandatory procedures, including biometric data collection.
How to submit an application
You can fill out the application online in advance through the government services portal or complete it in person at a Public Service Center or passport office.
Regardless of the chosen method, the applicant must visit the authority in person to finalize the procedure.
During the in-person visit:
- documents are accepted and verified;
- the application is completed in the system;
- a photograph is taken and fingerprints are collected.
Personal presence is mandatory because the passport is a biometric document. Fully remote submission or submission via a representative is not allowed.
The order of service and waiting time depend on the specific location and workload, but this does not affect the production time.
Submitting an application through the government services portal
