Uzbekistan Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indians
What Happened
Uzbekistan has announced 30-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens, making it easier for Indians to visit the Central Asian nation for tourism and short business trips. The move was announced during high-level India-Uzbekistan talks and is aimed at boosting tourism, trade and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The two nations are already connected by around 14 direct flights a week.
Key Takeaways
The visa-free regime removes a major travel barrier for Indian visitors, boosts tourism and business travel, and adds another destination offering easier access for Indian passport holders.