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Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo)

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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 sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyTypically issued for a multi-year period (commonly around five years) and renewable, with longer validity possible for older applicants; confirm on the official page.
Processing time
Indicative only. Timing depends on your basis and the internal-affairs 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
Typically issued for a multi-year period (commonly around five years) and renewable, with longer validity possible for older applicants; confirm on the official page.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
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In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo) for Republic of Uzbekistan is an unsponsored Uzbekistan immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Uzbekistan government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

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What is the Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo) in Republic of Uzbekistan?

Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo) is an unsponsored 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 your basis and the internal-affairs authorities; confirm current timing on the official my.gov.uz portal; typical duration is Typically issued for a multi-year period (commonly around five years) and renewable, with longer validity possible for older applicants; confirm on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.

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

Overview

The long-term residence permit - commonly called by its Russian name, vid na zhitelstvo - is Uzbekistan's document for foreigners living in the country on a settled basis. It grants rights close to those of citizens, except for things like voting, and allows lawful stay and re-entry. There are several ways to reach it, including the investment-based Golden Visa, qualifying property purchase, and family links, as well as longer routes for people who have lived in the country. Good to know: permits are typically issued for a multi-year period and can run longer for older applicants. Confirm which basis applies to you and the current rules on the official portal.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Identify which basis for a residence permit fits you and confirm its requirements.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Assemble your passport and the evidence for that basis.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply for the residence permit through the official channel.

  4. After approval

    After approval, keep your permit valid and renew it in line with the rules.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo), 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 whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  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.
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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
    Use official Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo).

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Frequently asked questions

What rights does a residence permit give me?+

A residence permit gives foreign nationals rights close to those of citizens - lawful long-term stay, re-entry, and access to services - with exceptions such as voting. It is the settled basis for living in Uzbekistan. The exact rights and conditions are set by the rules, so confirm what applies in your case on the official my.gov.uz portal.

How do I qualify for a residence permit?+

There are several routes, including the investment-based Golden Visa, qualifying property purchase, family links, and longer routes for people who have lived in the country. Each has its own conditions. The best path depends on your situation, so identify which basis fits you and check the current requirements on the official page before applying.

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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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