Republic of Uzbekistan · work sponsored
Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only. The work-permit and visa stages run through different bodies; confirm current timing on the official my.gov.uz portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only. Government fees apply at the permit and visa stages; refer to the official page for current amounts.
- Typical duration
- Tied to your employment and the validity of your work-permit confirmation; renewed while you keep the job.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
If you have a confirmed job in Uzbekistan, this is normally how you get there. The system has two parts: your employer obtains a work permit to hire foreign staff, and you receive an individual work-permit confirmation that gives you the right to work, alongside a work-type visa to enter and stay. The confirmation is the document that actually authorises your employment - a company cannot hire without the permit, and you cannot work without the confirmation. Good to know: IT-sector specialists often use the separate IT Visa instead, which removes the need for a separate work permit. Confirm the current requirements on the official my.gov.uz portal.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You have a genuine, confirmed offer of employment from an employer in Uzbekistan.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓Your employer obtains a permit to hire foreign workers.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You receive an individual work-permit confirmation authorising you to work.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ✓You hold a work-type visa to enter and stay for your employment.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Common blockers
- !No confirmed job offer, or no employer able to obtain a permit to hire you.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- !Trying to work without the individual confirmation, which is what actually authorises employment.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- !Assuming the work route fits IT specialists, who often use the separate IT Visa instead.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and the completed visa application.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Your employment contract or offer letter.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·The employer's permit and your individual work-permit confirmation.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
- ·Qualification and, where requested, health or background documents.Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your job offer and check whether the IT Visa would suit you better if you work in IT.
Build the evidence pack
Have your employer obtain the permit to hire and your individual confirmation.
Submit through the official channel
Apply for the work-type visa through the official channel and enter Uzbekistan.
After approval
After arrival, register as required and keep your confirmation and visa valid while employed.
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 Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the work permit and the confirmation?+
They work as a pair. The permit is held by the employer and lets the company hire foreign staff, while the confirmation is the individual document that authorises you personally to work. A company cannot hire without the permit, and you cannot legally work without the confirmation. Make sure both are in place, and confirm the current process on the official my.gov.uz portal.
Is there an easier route for IT workers?+
Yes. If you work in IT, the separate IT Visa - linked to IT Park - often suits better because it lets you work without a separate work permit. The standard work visa described here is the general employment route for roles outside that scheme. Check which one fits your situation on the official pages before applying.
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