Article 20. Visa Regime for Foreign Nationals and Stateless Persons

1. A foreign national or a stateless person coming to the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan to conduct activities in the TIFC may obtain an entry visa from an embassy or other diplomatic office of the Republic of Uzbekistan or on arrival at an international airport in the Republic of Uzbekistan. TIFC Acts may establish the documentation and process necessary to confirm intent to conduct activities.

2. A foreign national or stateless person who is a TIFC Person may obtain entry visas for periods of up to 5 years.

3. The issuance, annulment, restoration, and reduction of the validity period of visas for natural TIFC Persons are carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan pursuant to a request from the TIFC Authority.

4. A visa issued to a TIFC Person mentioned in paragraph 1 or 2 of this article may be extended, without the person leaving the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the application of the TIFC Authority, under the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

5. The specific terms and procedures for entry into and departure from the Republic of Uzbekistan by foreign nationals and stateless persons coming to the Republic of Uzbekistan to conduct activities in the TIFC shall be determined by a TIFC Board Act adopted in consultation with the authorised ministries and agencies of the Republic of Uzbekistan.