Uzbekistan and Thailand agree to sign visa-free travel agreement

Uzbekistan and Thailand have agreed to sign a visa-free travel agreement between the two countries. The Uzbek Foreign Ministry said the text of the document is currently being reviewed by Thailand. The understanding was reached during direct talks between the foreign ministries of the two countries.

The ministry said that since May, active diplomatic efforts have been under way to create favourable conditions for Uzbek citizens travelling to Thailand. The Uzbek Consulate General in Thailand holds regular bilateral meetings with Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Tourism and Sports to resolve problems Uzbek citizens face when registering Thai e-visas. The Uzbek embassy in Russia also works closely with Thailand's diplomatic mission in Moscow.

In September, Thailand cancelled its 60-day visa-free regime for 93 countries, including Uzbekistan. Uzbek citizens must now obtain a visa in advance for tourist trips, and must apply to the Thai embassy in Moscow to pay the visa fee.