Republic of Uzbekistan · family · Leads to settlement
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.
- 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
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
- ✓You have a qualifying family relationship with a resident or citizen of Uzbekistan.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You can document that relationship (for example a marriage or birth certificate).Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You apply on the basis of family reunification.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You meet the standard entry, support and good-character requirements.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Common blockers
- !Being unable to clearly evidence the qualifying family relationship.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- !Relying on a relationship that does not meet the recognised provisions.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- !Missing the registration or documentation steps the route requires.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and the completed application.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Documents proving your family relationship (marriage, birth or similar certificates).Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Evidence of your relative's status in Uzbekistan.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Proof of means to support yourself or family, where required.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your relationship qualifies and gather the certificates that prove it.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble your passport and evidence of your relative's status.
Submit through the official channel
Apply on a family-reunification basis through the official channel.
After approval
After approval, keep your status valid and, in time, consider a longer-term residence permit.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse 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).
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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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