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title: Uzbekistan visa for citizens of Turkmenistan
description: Citizens of Turkmenistan need a visa for Uzbekistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Uzbekistan visa for citizens of Turkmenistan

Citizens of Turkmenistan need a visa for Uzbekistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa on Arrival (for non-FTZ entry)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Gather documents** — Collect all required documents listed above.
2. **Contact Uzbek embassy or consulate** — Locate the nearest embassy or consulate of Uzbekistan and schedule an appointment.
3. **Submit application and supporting documents** — Attend the appointment and submit your application in person along with all required documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable fee at the embassy or consulate as instructed.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing time may vary; check with the embassy for timelines.
6. **Collect visa** — Return to the embassy or consulate to collect your passport with visa if approved.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for intended period of stay.
- **Visa application form** (Identity): Completed and signed form from Uzbek embassy or consulate.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent passport-sized photos, colour, white background.
- **Invitation letter** (Supporting): Issued by a host in Uzbekistan or travel agency.
- **Valid residence permit or visa for the country of application** (Supporting, optional): If applying outside Turkmenistan.
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Including flight bookings and details of stay.
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Confirmed booking for all intended nights.
- **Travel insurance** (Travel, optional): Valid for the duration of stay in Uzbekistan.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or letter from employer confirming financial means.
- **Copy of passport data page** (Identity): Clear copy of the main page.
- **Completed visa support letter from Uzbek consular department** (Supporting): Required if no invitation letter is used.
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Financial): Proof of payment of the consular fee.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- employer letter

Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay is typically required.

## Good to know

- The visa-free Free Trade Zone (FTZ) arrangement only applies to entry into a specific 3.1-hectare zone in Shavat district; for all other purposes an in-person visa is required.
- All documents must be in Russian or Uzbek or translated into one of these languages.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and required signatures before submission.
- **Missing invitation letter or visa support** — Ensure you have an approved invitation letter from Uzbekistan.
- **Insufficient funds** — Provide bank statements showing adequate balance for the stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Turkmenistan need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Citizens of Turkmenistan need a visa for Uzbekistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (for non-FTZ entry).

### What documents do citizens of Turkmenistan need for Uzbekistan?

Valid passport; Visa application form; Passport-size photographs; Invitation letter; Travel itinerary; Hotel reservation; and 6 more.

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