Italy Visa RequirementsFor Uzbekistan passport holders
Uzbek citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Italy. The visa fee is EUR 90 ($98 USD) since June 2024. The Italian Embassy in Tashkent processes Schengen visa applications. Italy is the most historically layered country in Europe: ancient Roman ruins, medieval hill towns, Renaissance masterpieces in Florence, the canals of Venice, and world-famous food culture from pizza to pasta to gelato.
Uzbekistan passport holders require a visa to enter Italy.
Apply for an Italian Schengen visa at the Italian Embassy in Tashkent (1 Ulitsa Mavlono Lutfiy, Tashkent). Uzbek applicants can also apply through the VFS Global visa application centre in Tashkent. Required: valid Uzbek passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay), completed Schengen visa application form, biometric photo, return flight booking, accommodation proof (hotel bookings), travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum), bank statements (last 3 months), employment letter, and visa fee (EUR 90 / $98 USD). Processing takes 8-10 weeks; apply 3 months in advance. Provide clear tourist itinerary and demonstrate ties to Uzbekistan.
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Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Uzbek passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay)
Completed Schengen visa application form
Biometric passport photo
Return flight booking
Hotel bookings for all nights
Travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum)
Bank statements (last 3 months)
Employment letter
Schengen visa fee: EUR 90 ($98 USD)
Current Travel Situation
Uzbekistan to Italy: What You Need to Know
Uzbekistan and Italy have strong historical and cultural connections through the ancient Silk Road: the cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva in Uzbekistan were key Silk Road trading centers, and Italian merchants like Marco Polo traveled the Silk Road to reach Asia. Italy is one of the most sought-after Schengen destinations for Uzbek citizens, and the Italian Embassy in Tashkent processes a significant volume of Schengen applications. Italy is divided into 20 diverse regions, each with distinct cuisine, dialects, and cultural heritage, making it a destination that rewards multiple visits.
How to Get There
Uzbekistan Airways and Turkish Airlines connect Tashkent (TAS) to Rome (FCO) via Istanbul. Fly Dubai and Air Arabia connect via Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Rome or Milan. Flight time from Tashkent to Rome with one connection is approximately 8-12 hours.
Money & Banking
Italy uses the euro (EUR). Italy is moderately priced: budget EUR 80-150 ($90-165 USD) per day. Venice and tourist-center Rome are the most expensive; southern Italy, Sicily, and smaller hill towns are more affordable. Italian food at local trattorias is excellent value: pizza EUR 8-14, pasta EUR 10-16, espresso EUR 1-2 at the bar.
Practical Tips
Rome: the Colosseum and Roman Forum (book skip-the-line tickets online at coopculture.it), Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (Michelangelo's ceiling, book months in advance), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and the Borghese Gallery. Florence: the Uffizi Gallery (Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo da Vinci), the Duomo (climb the dome for panoramic views), Michelangelo's David at the Accademia. Venice: the canals, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and Murano glass island. Cinque Terre (UNESCO): 5 colorful fishing villages connected by coastal hiking trails. The Amalfi Coast (UNESCO): dramatic cliff roads, Positano, Ravello.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Uzbek citizens need a visa for Italy?
Yes. Uzbeks need a Schengen visa from the Italian Embassy in Tashkent or via VFS Global. The fee is EUR 90 ($98 USD). Apply 3 months in advance -- processing takes 8-10 weeks.
What is the historical connection between Uzbekistan and Italy?
The Silk Road connected Central Asia's great cities (Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva) with Italian merchant cities (Venice, Genoa) for centuries. Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant who traveled to China through Central Asia, passed through regions now part of Uzbekistan. Visiting both Uzbekistan and Italy traces the full Silk Road arc.
Does an Italian Schengen visa allow travel to all European countries?
Yes. A Schengen visa issued by Italy allows travel throughout all 27 Schengen countries for the duration of the visa's validity. If Italy is your main destination, apply at the Italian Embassy. You can also visit France, Spain, Germany, and others on the same visa.