On October 4, 2018, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree establishing a visa-free entry regime for French citizens for up to 30 days, the press service of the State Committee on Tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported.
The decree came into force on October 5, 2018.
As noted in the document, the decision to introduce a visa-free regime was made in order to create the most favorable conditions for the development of international relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the French Republic, promoting cultural, scientific, educational exchange between countries that improve the investment climate and positively affect the development of the country’s tourism potential.
On October 8-9, 2018, Shavkat Mirziyoyev will make an official visit to France.