Journalist Visa - Permanent Accreditation
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 14 days
- Fee
- Free (no consular fees for accredited journalists)
- Validity
- Term of accreditation
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Foreign correspondents traveling in Uzbekistan must have a certificate of accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Multiple-entry visas are issued to permanent accredited foreign correspondents for the term of accreditation without collection of consular fees.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Accredited foreign correspondents have the right for free movement in Uzbekistan except for places closed for visiting or requiring special sanction. Forbidden to call for violent change of constitutional system, violate territorial integrity, propagandize war and violence, or intervene in internal affairs.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Written reference from the head of the foreign mass media addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Must receive positive recommendation from Uzbek diplomatic mission where publication is based.
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Endorsement letter
Endorsement type: Positive recommendation letter; Endorsing body: Uzbekistan diplomatic mission
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain positive recommendation from Uzbek diplomatic mission where publication is based. Provide information about the publication and its sources of funding.
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Document submission
Submit written reference from head of foreign mass media addressed to Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Processing wait
Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes accreditation decision within 2 weeks.
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Visa collection
After positive decision, Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues accreditation certificate and multiple-entry visa directly (no consular fees).