The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will begin implementing the new visa exemptions on 15 February of this year
Those traveling from Uzbekistan are now able to enter the United Arab Emirates without necessary visas.
According to the state news agency Wam, the two countries struck an agreement on Thursday that permits citizens of both countries to visit the other country without needing a visa for tourist, business, and short-term visits.
UAE approves visa-free travel for Uzbekistan
The United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention of enhancing their bilateral relations and making it easier for people to travel between the two nations.
Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, who is the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Abdulaziz Akulov, who is the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan, both signed the agreement.
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates will no longer be required to get a visa in order to go to Uzbekistan and remain there for a period of up to thirty days.
Citizens of Uzbekistan will also be able to travel to and remain in the United Arab Emirates for the same amount of time.
The newly implemented visa exemptions are scheduled to go into effect on February 15 of this year.
Here are some of the best places to visit in Uzbekistan:
Samarkand: Samarkand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important historical cities in Central Asia. It was once the capital of the Timurid Empire, and it is home to many stunning architectural masterpieces, including the Registan Square, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
Bukhara: Bukhara is another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Islamic cities in Central Asia. It is home to many mosques, madrasas, and other religious buildings, including the Ark of Bukhara, the Kalyan Minaret, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa.
Khiva: Khiva is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Central Asia. It is known for its mudbrick architecture, including the Ichan Kala, the Kunya Ark, and the Juma Mosque.
Tashkent: Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. It is a modern city with a mix of old and new, including the Chorsu Bazaar, the Kukeldash Madrasa, and the Amir Timur Museum.
