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Family Visa and Residence (reunification)

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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.

Requires sponsorshipLeads to permanent residencyIssued on the basis of the family relationship and renewable while it continues; can lead towards a longer-term residence permit.
Processing time
Indicative only. Timing depends on documentation and the authorities; confirm current timing on the official my.gov.uz portal.
Government fees
Indicative only. A government fee applies; refer to the official page for current amounts.
Typical duration
Issued on the basis of the family relationship and renewable while it continues; can lead towards a longer-term residence permit.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Family Visa and Residence (reunification) for Republic of Uzbekistan is a sponsor-led Uzbekistan immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Uzbekistan government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

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What is the Family Visa and Residence (reunification) in Republic of Uzbekistan?

Family Visa and Residence (reunification) is a sponsor-led Uzbekistan route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only. A government fee applies; refer to the official page for current amounts; indicative processing time is Indicative only. Timing depends on documentation and the authorities; confirm current timing on the official my.gov.uz portal; typical duration is Issued on the basis of the family relationship and renewable while it continues; can lead towards a longer-term residence permit. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 1 June 2026.

Overview

If a spouse or close relative lives in Uzbekistan, this route lets you join them through family reunification. You enter and stay on the basis of your relationship to a resident or citizen, supported by documents proving the family link, and over time can move towards a longer-term residence permit. Good to know: there are particular provisions for family of ethnic Uzbeks and for spouses and minor children, so the exact basis depends on your relationship. Confirm the current requirements on the official my.gov.uz portal.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm your relationship qualifies and gather the certificates that prove it.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Assemble your passport and evidence of your relative's status.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply on a family-reunification basis through the official channel.

  4. After approval

    After approval, keep your status valid and, in time, consider a longer-term residence permit.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Family Visa and Residence (reunification), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check the conditions for your own permission, including work, and keep evidence of the qualifying relationship. The principal applicant’s conditions may differ.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Family Visa and Residence (reunification) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Uzbekistan

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Uzbekistan. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use official Family Visa and Residence (reunification) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Family Visa and Residence (reunification).

    Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Which family members can join me in Uzbekistan?+

The route is built around close relationships such as spouses and minor children joining a resident or citizen, with particular provisions for family of ethnic Uzbeks. The exact relationships and conditions depend on your situation, so confirm who qualifies and what evidence is needed on the official my.gov.uz portal rather than assuming.

Can family residence lead to a long-term permit?+

Yes, over time. Family members typically start on the basis of the relationship and may later move towards a longer-term residence permit, which carries rights close to those of citizens. That is a separate step with its own conditions, so plan for it ahead of time and check the current criteria on the official page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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