Researcher visa routes in Republic of Uzbekistan
Thinking about Republic of Uzbekistan as a place to work? Below are the 2 Republic of Uzbekistan visa routes that most commonly fit researchers, with what each one needs and a link to the official government source. Always confirm the current rules on the primary source before acting.
Also searched as: academic researcher, postdoc, research fellow, scientist.
What this means for researchers
Of the 2 Republic of Uzbekistan routes that commonly fit researchers, 1 needs a sponsoring employer and 1 does not, and 0 can lead to permanent residence. Researchers are not usually a licensed profession, so your main gates are securing a qualifying job offer where a route needs a sponsor, and meeting any salary or points threshold, rather than re-credentialing.
The most-used skilled route into Republic of Uzbekistan overall is the Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation, which also fits many researchers — it is included below.
Routes that fit researchers
Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation
For you if an Uzbekistani employer has offered you a job: the work visa is the standard employment route, used together with a work-permit confirmation that authorises you to work.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Tied to your employment and the validity of your work-permit confirmation; renewed while you keep the job.
IT Visa (IT Park founders and specialists)
For you if you are an IT founder or specialist: Uzbekistan's IT Visa, linked to IT Park, lets you live and work in the country without needing a separate work permit - a real simplification over the standard work route.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · A multiple-entry route issued for an extended period (commonly up to a few years) and renewable; confirm the current validity on the official page.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa routes suit researchers moving to Republic of Uzbekistan?+
Republic of Uzbekistan has 2 routes that commonly fit researchers: Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation, IT Visa (IT Park founders and specialists). The best fit depends on whether you already have an employer sponsor, your salary, and your qualifications — open any route below for its full eligibility criteria and primary government source.
Do researchers need a job offer to move to Republic of Uzbekistan?+
Not always. 1 of the 2 matched Republic of Uzbekistan routes can be pursued without an employer sponsoring you (such as the IT Visa (IT Park founders and specialists)), while 1 needs a sponsoring employer or a confirmed job offer. If you do not yet have an offer, start with the no-sponsor routes.
Can researchers settle permanently in Republic of Uzbekistan?+
None of the routes that most closely fit researchers here are flagged as leading directly to permanent residence — they are temporary or transitional. You may still be able to switch to a settlement route later; see all Republic of Uzbekistan routes for the options.