Student visa
Uzbekistan issues student visas for exchange and full-time study (categories STD and A-2) for up to 1 year. Academic and research visas (A-3) run from 3 months to 2 years. A consular visa normally needs an invitation from the host institution.
Life in Uzbekistan
Money
3
Currency
Uzbekistani Som
UZS
Uzbekistani Som
Cost of living
28
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 12%
Income tax (national)
VAT 12%
Flat 12% for resident individuals; 5% on dividends and interest.
Living
1
Happiness
#51 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign students admitted to Uzbek institutions, exchange students and researchers.
Eligibility
Student visa
STD (exchange) and A-2 (full-time) student visas are issued for up to 1 year.
Maximum visa length
- STD (exchange)up to
- 1 year
- A-2 (full-time)up to
- 1 year
Official wording
STD (exchange) and A-2 (full-time) student visas are issued for up to 1 year.
Academic / research
A-3 visas are issued for 3 months to 2 years.
A-3 visa length
- Shortest
- 3 months
- Longest
- 2 years
Official wording
A-3 visas are issued for 3 months to 2 years.
Invitation
Legal entities submit an invitation-application for visa applicants.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesSingle-entry visa up to 1 year
- Steps to applyGet admission and ask the institution to file an invitation-application
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