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The Uzbek Foreign Ministry reported that, following direct talks with Thailand, an agreement was reached to sign an agreement on visa-free travel; the text of the document is currently being reviewed by the Thai side. This is a response to Thailand's abolition in September of the 60-day visa-free regime for Uzbek citizens and to problems with electronic visas.
Aziz KarimovCitizens of Uzbekistan may enter Georgia without a visa and stay in the country for up to one year. Entry requires a valid international passport, and from January 1, 2026, tourists will need medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 lari. At the border, travelers may be asked to confirm the purpose of the trip, place of residence and availability of funds.
Aziz KarimovThailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing a proposal for 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan, Colombia and Mexico. It will be submitted to the Visa Policy Committee meeting on November 9. The initiative is a response to visa issuance delays following the abolition of the 60-day visa-free regime in September, which caused a sharp drop in tourist flows from Uzbekistan.
Otabek YusupovFrom October 24, 2026, Kazakhstan operates an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system via the QazETA app. Until July 1, 2027, the authorization is optional, but checks are being introduced in stages from November 1. Obtaining it is currently free, and the visa-free regime remains in place.
Otabek YusupovRussian Ambassador to Montenegro Aleksandr Lukashik told TASS that the republic has officially notified Russia of the termination of the visa-free regime from November 1. From that date, the intergovernmental agreement on mutual travel of September 24, 2008 will cease to be in effect. For entry, Russians will need a visa of Montenegro or of a number of other countries, including the Schengen states. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry declared its intention to take reciprocal visa measures.
Sevara AzamovaThe Government of Kazakhstan has approved new rules for the entry, stay and exit of foreigners. The QazETA electronic permit is introduced from October 24, 2026, and becomes mandatory from July 1, 2027. The document is issued free of charge at least 72 hours before the trip and is valid for 180 days. The requirement applies to citizens of EAEU countries, visa-free states, as well as India, Iran and Turkey; a number of categories are exempt.
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