Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan look to simplify border crossing procedures

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan take a look at simplifying border crossing procedures for residents to boost travel and tourism between two countries.

A possibility of using biometric ID cards as a valid document instead of traditional foreign passports for travel between the two countries has been discussed between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan, with involvement of consular and legal experts from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

This initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and promote people-to-people connections between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Both countries have been actively working to enhance cooperation in various fields, including trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.

At present in accordance with bilateral intergovernmental agreements, a visa-free regime is being applied between the two countries: Uzbeks can stay in Azerbaijan for no more than 90 days, and Azeris in Uzbekistan for no more than 30 days.

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