Without a passport, a citizen of Uzbekistan cannot travel abroad — regardless of the purpose of the trip. It is required for tourism, work, study, medical treatment, and transit. We explain where and how to apply for a passport, what documents are needed, how much it costs, and how long the process takes.
Who Needs a Passport
A passport is required for all Uzbek citizens traveling outside the country. There are no exceptions based on trip purpose or visa regime — the document is needed for both visa-required and visa-free countries.
In Uzbekistan, only biometric passports are issued. Its validity period depends on age: for adults — 10 years, for children — 5 years. Each child receives a separate passport; children cannot be included in their parents' passports.
Where to Apply for a Passport
Documents for a passport in Uzbekistan can be submitted at two locations:
Both options are legally equivalent. The submission location does not depend on the trip purpose or destination country — with or without a visa. Passports are issued under a unified procedure for all applicants.
When submitting documents, the applicant must be present in person and undergo mandatory procedures, including providing biometric data.
How to Submit an Application
The application for a passport can be pre-filled online through the government services portal or completed during a personal visit to a State Services Center or passport office.
Regardless of the chosen method, the applicant must personally visit the government agency to complete the procedure.
During the personal visit:
Personal presence is mandatory because the passport is a biometric document. Fully remote processing or submission by proxy is not provided.
The reception order and waiting time depend on the specific center and workload on the day of application, but this does not affect the passport production timeline.
Submitting an Application Through the Government Services Portal
The application can be pre-filled online via the my.gov.uz portal. On the website, the applicant selects the service and sees the current processing cost when applying through the portal.
After proceeding to the service, the applicant fills out an electronic form. Some data is automatically loaded by the system, while the remaining information must be entered manually.
At this stage, the region and point where biometric data will be submitted are selected — a State Services Center or migration department.
Next, additional details are indicated in the application — information about relatives and work activity in recent years.
Before submission, the portal offers to review the entered data and confirm the application.
After confirming the application, the applicant pays the state fee through the portal. A reduced rate applies when submitting the application online.
After completing the application and paying the fee, the applicant must personally visit the chosen State Services Center or passport office to verify documents and provide biometric data — photographs and fingerprints. Without a personal visit, a passport is not issued.
In addition to application submission methods, an electronic queue can be used for visiting the government agency.
What the Electronic Queue Is For
The electronic queue is not for applying for a passport but for organizing a visit to the passport office or State Services Center.
In the context of a passport, it is used to:
The electronic queue does not replace application submission, does not include payment of the state fee, and does not initiate the passport issuance process on its own.
Simply put, the electronic queue is a way to conveniently schedule an appointment, not to process the document.
What Documents Are Needed
To apply for a passport for an adult citizen, the following are required:
For a child's passport, the set of documents differs. The child's documents, as well as those of their parents or legal representatives, are needed. The exact list depends on the specific situation and is clarified when submitting the application.
What Documents Are Needed for a Child's Passport
To apply for a child's passport, the following are needed:
In individual cases, the following may additionally be required:
The child must be present when submitting documents, as biometric data is collected for passport issuance.
How Much Does Passport Issuance Cost
The cost of issuing a passport in Uzbekistan depends on the applicant's age and the application submission method. Amounts are given based on the current BRV value at the time of material preparation.
Payment is made in Uzbek soums. The exact state fee amount is seen by the applicant when completing the application — on the government services portal or during personal application. Base rates and BRV size are established by regulatory acts and published in the national legislation database lex.uz.
How to Obtain a Passport for a Child
A passport is issued separately for each child, regardless of age. The procedure largely coincides with that for adults but has its own specifics.
Who Submits the Application
The application for a child's passport is submitted by:
The applicant confirms their right to represent the child's interests when submitting documents.
Child's Presence
The child must be present when submitting the application. This requirement is related to the issuance of a biometric document: during submission, a photograph is taken and biometric data is recorded in the established order.
Source: kun.uz