Uzbekistan signs a visa-free agreement with another Muslim country

In Muscat on Wednesday, authorities from Uzbekistan and Oman signed a visa waiver agreement aimed at facilitating travel between the two nations without the need for visas. This agreement covers holders of diplomatic, private, and service passports, allowing them to visit each other’s countries freely.

The discussions between the delegations led by Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Baxtiyor Saidov also emphasized the longstanding bilateral relations and mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation across various sectors including diplomacy, economics, culture, and science.

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Visa waiver agreements like this are increasingly common as countries seek to revive tourism and economic activities disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions. Notably, countries like China and Thailand have expanded visa-free access for travelers from numerous nations recently. For instance, China has waived visa requirements for citizens from countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and Poland, while India reciprocally allows Thai citizens to visit for up to six months without a visa to explore its rich cultural diversity.