Republic of Uzbekistan visas
Uzbekistan administers migration through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with services on the my.gov.uz portal and IT routes via the IT Park. Since 2025 it has marketed two flagship programmes - a Golden Visa (five-year residence for investment, effective 1 June 2025) and an IT Visa that allows work without a separate permit - alongside standard work visas, real-estate residency and a general residence permit.
7 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 4 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
my.gov.uz - services for foreigners ↗ · Government Services Portal / Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uzbekistan)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Ministry of Justice (Uzbekistan) (MoJ) — Oversees the legal profession and the Chamber of Advocates in Uzbekistan. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator.
Visa routes (7)
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 · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
Golden Visa (5-year residence for investment)
For you if you want longer-term residence in Uzbekistan through a significant investment or contribution: the Golden Visa is a newer route offering a five-year residence permit under a simplified procedure.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
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 · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Residence through Qualifying Property Purchase
For you if you are buying qualifying property in Uzbekistan: this route ties a residence permit to a property purchase at or above a set value, which varies by region.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo)
For you if you want to live in Uzbekistan long term: the residence permit (vid na zhitelstvo) gives you a settled legal basis with rights close to those of a citizen, short of voting.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Student Visa and Residence
For you if you have a place to study in Uzbekistan: the student route lets you live there for your course, issued at the request of your educational institution.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Family Visa and Residence (reunification)
For you if a close family member lives in Uzbekistan: this route lets you join them on the basis of family reunification and build towards longer-term residence.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Recent Republic of Uzbekistan policy changes
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Uzbekistan launches a Golden Visa for investors
Uzbekistan introduced a five-year Golden Visa granting residence to qualifying investors, effective 1 June 2025.
Planning life after your move?
Organise documents, arrival money, housing and the practical steps after visa approval. Your route conditions remain the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Uzbekistan have?+
We cover 7 Republic of Uzbekistan visa routes in these categories: sponsored work, investor, skilled migration, general residence, study, and family. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Uzbekistan visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 7 Republic of Uzbekistan routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Uzbekistan visas lead to permanent residence?+
4 of the 7 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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