The system was developed within the implementation of the presidential decree “On measures on boosting participation of Uzbekistan in revival of the Great Silk Road and development of international tourism in Uzbekistan” and in order to simplify process of filling application and issue of visas.

The system of electronic processing of visa applications of foreign citizens is directed at improving efficiency of consular activities, strengthen relations of Uzbekistan with foreign states, including contact among business circles and diversification of tourism business in Uzbekistan.

Advantage of E-Visa system is that foreign citizens can apply for Uzbekistan visa, providing all personal information. The release said that the system will avoid mistakes in application and increase efficiency of interaction with state structures of Uzbekistan in process of visa issue.

The E-Visa system can be accessed at the website http://evisa.mfa.uz. The application can be filled by applicant or person, who invites applicant to visit Uzbekistan. Special original bar code is assigned after the application.

The system is part of the official website Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and it works in Uzbek, English and Russian. In future, it is planned to launch services in other languages.

The release said that Uzbekistan became the ninth country of the world, which introduced eVisa system after Australia, Armenia, Bahrain, Great Britain, Cambodia, South Korea, United Arab Emirates and the United States.