Republic of Uzbekistan · investor · Leads to settlement
Golden Visa (5-year residence for investment)
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only. The route runs under a simplified procedure but timing varies; confirm current timing on the official my.gov.uz portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only. The qualifying investment or contribution and any fees are set by the rules and can change; refer to the official page rather than relying on a figure here.
- Typical duration
- A five-year residence permit under the programme, renewable in line with the rules; confirm the current terms on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The Golden Visa is Uzbekistan's investment-linked residence route, offering a five-year residence permit to foreign nationals through a significant qualifying investment or contribution under a simplified procedure. It is aimed at investors and is open broadly rather than restricted to particular nationalities. Good to know: the qualifying amounts and exact mechanics were set by decree and can change, so we do not state a specific figure here - check the current threshold on the official portal. This route gives a longer-term residence footing than the standard work or study visas. Treat any investment figure you see online as indicative and confirm on the official my.gov.uz portal.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You make the qualifying investment or contribution defined by the programme (amount set by the rules - check the official page).Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You apply under the simplified procedure for the five-year residence permit.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You meet the standard documentation and good-character requirements.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You keep to the conditions attached to the residence permit you receive.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Common blockers
- !Relying on an out-of-date investment figure rather than the current official threshold.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- !Assuming eligibility is restricted by nationality - the programme is open broadly, but check.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- !Missing conditions attached to the residence permit that could affect renewal.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and the completed application.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Proof of the qualifying investment or contribution.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Documentation required under the simplified procedure.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Health and good-character documents where required.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Check the current qualifying investment or contribution and confirm the route fits your goals.
Build the evidence pack
Arrange the qualifying investment and assemble your supporting documents.
Submit through the official channel
Apply under the simplified procedure for the five-year residence permit through the official channel.
After approval
After approval, keep to the permit conditions and renew in line with the rules.
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 guidanceApplicantUse official Golden Visa (5-year residence for investment) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Golden Visa (5-year residence for investment).
Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan · verified
Matches these professions
Also explored by
Compare Republic of Uzbekistan with
Related routes
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to invest for the Golden Visa?+
The qualifying amount is set by the programme rules and has been adjusted since the route launched, so we do not state a specific figure here - check the current threshold on the official my.gov.uz portal before relying on any number you see elsewhere. The route gives a five-year residence permit under a simplified procedure for those who meet the requirement.
Does the Golden Visa lead to permanent settlement?+
It gives you a longer-term residence footing - a five-year residence permit - which is a meaningful step beyond short-term visas. Whether and how that progresses further depends on Uzbekistan's broader residence and citizenship rules, which are separate. Treat this as a strong residence route and confirm the current terms and any onward options on the official page.
Need tailored advice?
We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.
Find a regulated advisor →