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Business Travel Requirements for a Uzbekistan Visa for Canadian Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 30 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of onward/return flights
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

   If you will be staying longer than 30 days, then please refer to the requirements below.

2. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

3. Photographs

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
   • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Introduction Letter from your Canadian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Canadian mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visacentral.ca/forms?formname=Canada-Business-Cover-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

5. Visa Application Form

   The Consulate of Uzbekistan has instituted a web-based visa application form. The application must be completed online and then printed. Details can be found at http://www.uzbekistan.org/consular/visa  We cannot process your visa request if you do not complete the application form online. Your completed application must:

   • Include answers for all fields
   • Include your signature as it appears in your passport

6. Letter of Invitation

   You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization or person you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation from the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The letter must:

   • Be sent directly from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the consulate in the US
   • Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
   • Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter.
   • Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa

7. VisaCentral Order Form

   You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

   • Include a valid email address and payment information
   • Include your signature in blue or black ink

8. Proof of Canadian Immigration Status

   You must provide proof of your current Canadian Immigration status.  Evidence of your status must:

   • Include a copy of your Canadian immigration paperwork
   • Include the traveller's full name as printed in his or her passport

9. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

   Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.