In order to create favorable conditions for boosting Uzbekistan's tourism potential, citizens of Turkey, Israel, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan will no longer need to apply or pay for a visa.
The crews of foreign aircraft operating regular flights to Uzbekistan will also be issued visa-free entry.
The decree also enables simplified tourist visas application for 39 countries including Australia, Albania, Greece, Denmark, Iceland, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden and Saudi Arabia.
The decree introduces e-visa service for foreigners entering the country starting July 1, 2018.