E-Visa services have been restored for Uzbekistan nationals across all five sub-categories: e-Tourist Visa, e-Business Visa, e-Medical Visa, e-Medical Attendant Visa, and e-Conference Visa. These visas permit entry into India through 28 designated international airports and five major seaports, similar to the privileges available to nationals of other countries under the e-Visa regime. This article is particularly a guide on Indian Tourist Visa for Uzbekistan Nationals.
How to Apply Indian e-Visa for Uzbekistan Nationals?
Step 1: Register and Fill Application
Visit the authorized portal for e-Visa applications.Select the e-Tourist Visa category and complete the application form.
Required Documents:
- Recent front-facing photograph with a white background.
- Scanned bio page of the passport showing the photograph and personal details.
Apply online at least four days before the date of arrival in India.
Step 2: Pay the E-Visa Fee Online
Payment can be made using a credit card, debit card, or payment wallet.e-Visa Types and Fees for Uzbekistan Nationals
1 Month (Double Entry): $25
1 Year (Multiple Entry): $40
5 Years (Multiple Entry): $80
Fee Payment
- E-Visa fees are country/territory-specific and must be paid at least four days before the expected date of travel.
- Bank transaction charges of 2.5% will be added to the applicable e-Visa fees.
Step 3: Receive ETA Online
An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will be sent to your email.Confirm that your ETA status shows 'GRANTED' on the official website before your journey.
Step 4: Print the Online form
Print the ETA and present it at the Immigration Check Post in India where the e-Visa will be stamped on your passport.Biometric details will be captured at Immigration on arrival in India.
Note: The e-Visa is non-extendable, non-convertible, and not valid for visiting Protected/Restricted and Cantonment Areas without prior permission.
E-Visa Validity & Processing Time
The validity of an e-Visa depends on the service requested in the application form:
- e-Tourist Visa (1 year / 5 years): Valid for 365 days or 5 years from the date of ETA grant, allowing multiple entries. The maximum stay in India in one calendar year should not exceed 180 days.
- e-Tourist Visa (30 days): Valid for 30 days from the date of first arrival in India, permitting double entries within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your passport. Your first arrival must be between the issue date and the expiry date of the ETA.
General Guidelines
- Yellow Fever Vaccination: Nationals of Yellow Fever-affected countries or travelers arriving from these countries must carry a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card upon arrival in India to avoid quarantine.
- Passport Requirements: You must travel on the passport used for the e-Visa application. If ETA is issued on an old passport, carry both the old and new passports.
- Document Language: All documents, including business cards and invitation letters, must be in English.
- Application Responsibility: Applicants must fill out the e-Visa application themselves and ensure the correctness of all information provided.
How to Apply Indian Visa for Uzbekistan Nationals in Person?
Step 1: Online Application
Applicants must fill out the visa application online. Follow the instructions provided at Indian Visa Online. A digital photo must be uploaded as part of the application.Step 2: Printout Requirements
Once the application is completed, generate a PDF of the filled-in form. Print out this form and bring two copies of the same photograph uploaded during the online application.Step 3: Submission of Application
The printed and signed application form, with the photograph, must be presented in person at the Embassy along with the requisite fees and all other required documents.Required DocumentsWorking Hours
Online Application Form: Properly filled up and signed online application form (Indian Visa Online).
Photographs:
Passport:
- 2 recent passport-size photos (51mm x 51mm) not older than three months.
- Photos should not have a uniform, with a white background and dark dress.
- Frontal view with eyebrows, ears, forehead, and chin completely visible.
- Clarity is crucial; edited, blurred, or unclear photos will not be accepted.
Financial Proof:
- Original passport and photocopies of current and old passports.
- Valid Uzbekistan residence visa page.
- Passport should have at least 6 months validity. Minimum of 2 blank pages in the passport.
6-month bank statement of the applicant.
Travel and Accommodation:
- Travel booking in the applicant’s name.
- Hotel booking in the applicant’s name.
- Travel tickets/booking in the applicant’s name.
- Travel plan.
Visa applications are to be submitted in person at the Consular Section of the Embassy of India in Tashkent during the following hours:
Acceptance of Visa Applications: Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Collection of Visas: On the date specified: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Note: The Embassy is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and designated holidays
Step 4: Pay Visa Fee
Tourist Visas (T)Up to 1 year (Single or Multiple Entry): $103
More than 1 year and up to 5 years (Multiple Entry): $203
Emergency Fee
An additional emergency fee of $35 will be charged under the following circumstances, subject to approval by the competent authority:
- Visa needs to be issued beyond office hours or on holidays.
- Appointment date is preponed.
- Visa is issued the same day.
- Appointment date is preponed and the visa is issued on the same day.
An additional fee of $3 will be added to each visa document, as per government instructions.
Processing Time
The processing time for an Uzbekistan visa is typically 5 to 10 business days following the submission of your application form.General Information
- Digital Photograph: It is mandatory to upload a digital photograph according to the specified parameters. Applications without the uploaded photograph will be rejected.
- Biometric Data: Applicants must be present at the Embassy to provide biometric data.
- Children’s Applications: A separate visa form is required for each child traveling with a parent, even if the child's name is included in the parent's passport.
- Visa Stickers: New visa stickers are issued without a signature or stamp from the Embassy.
- Non-residents: Non-Uzbekistan residents, who are casual visitors and not normally residing in Uzbekistan, should apply for an Indian visa in their country of residence or origin.
- Validity: The visa validity starts from the date of issue.
- Additional Documents: The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents. Applicants must ensure they provide all required documents and carry all original documents for scrutiny at the Embassy.
- Non-extendable & Non-convertible: The tourist visa cannot be extended. It cannot be used for other purposes, including any type of work, employment, contract, or business in India.
- Fee and Application: Visa processing will commence after the payment of the fee. Submission of application along with the prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of the visa.
- Re-entry Restrictions: The Indian government has lifted the two-month gap restriction on re-entry for foreign nationals on Tourist Visas, except for nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iraq, Sudan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and foreigners of Pakistani origin.
- Overstaying: Applicants are advised to adhere strictly to the purpose for which the visa is sought during their stay in India and to avoid overstaying.
