Uzbek citizens cannot travel abroad without a passport, regardless of the purpose of the trip. It is required for tourism, work, study, medical treatment, and transit. This article explains where and how to apply for a passport, the necessary documents, costs, and processing times.
Who Needs a Passport
A passport is required for all Uzbek citizens traveling outside the country. There are no exceptions based on travel purpose or visa regime—the document is needed for both visa-required and visa-free countries.
In Uzbekistan, only biometric passports are issued. Their validity period depends on age: 10 years for adults and 5 years for children. 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:
- State Services Centers
- Passport Offices (migration departments of internal affairs agencies)
Both options are legally equivalent. The submission location does not depend on the travel purpose or destination country—with or without a visa. Passports are processed 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:
- Documents are verified
- Biometric data (photograph and fingerprints) are collected
- The application is confirmed
Personal presence is mandatory because the passport is a biometric document. Fully remote processing or submission by proxy is not provided.
The reception process and waiting time depend on the specific center and workload on the day of the visit, but this does not affect the passport processing time.
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 for submitting biometric data—State Services Center or migration department—are selected.
Next, additional details are provided 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 duty through the portal. A reduced rate applies when submitting the application online.
After completing the application and paying the duty, the applicant must personally visit the selected State Services Center or passport office to verify documents and submit biometric data—photograph and fingerprints. Without a personal visit, the passport is not processed.
In addition to application submission methods, an electronic queue can be used for visiting the government agency.
What is the Electronic Queue For?
The electronic queue is not for processing a passport but for organizing a visit to a passport office or State Services Center.
In the context of a passport, it is used to:
- Save time—by booking online
- Schedule an appointment time
The electronic queue does not replace application submission, does not include payment of the state duty, and does not itself initiate the passport processing process.
Simply put, the electronic queue is a way to conveniently get an appointment, not to process the document.
Required Documents
To apply for a passport as an adult citizen, the following are needed:
- Identity document (e.g., ID card or internal passport)
- Completed application form
- Receipt of state duty payment
For a child's passport, the set of documents differs. The child's documents, as well as those of the parents or legal representatives, are required. The exact list depends on the specific situation and is clarified when submitting the application.
Documents Required for a Child's Passport
To apply for a child's passport, the following are needed:
- Child's birth certificate
- Identity documents of the parents or legal representatives
- Completed application form
- Receipt of state duty payment
In some cases, additional documents may be required:
- Guardianship documents
- Parental consent (if the child lives with one parent)
The child must be present when submitting documents, as biometric data is collected for passport processing.
Cost of Passport Processing
The cost of passport processing in Uzbekistan depends on the applicant's age and the method of application submission. The amounts are provided based on the current BBR value at the time of material preparation.
Payment is made in soums. The exact state duty amount is seen by the applicant when completing the application—on the government services portal or during personal application. Base rates and BBR 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:
- Parents
- Legal representatives
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 processing of a biometric document: a photograph is taken and biometric data is recorded in the established order during submission.
Source: kun.uz