Category: Residency Visa / Residence Permit
Overview: Uzbekistan offers various residency permits for foreigners, including for investors, highly qualified specialists, entrepreneurs, and those with family ties or property ownership, enabling long-term stay and integration into the local economy and society.
Eligibility: Eligibility includes significant investment, owning real estate, being a highly qualified specialist, close family ties to a citizen/resident, or engaging in entrepreneurial activity in Uzbekistan.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.my.gov.uz/
Summary: The Uzbekistan Residency Permit allows foreigners long-term stay for investment, work, property ownership, or family reunification. Benefits include prolonged stay, easier entry/exit, and integration. Eligibility varies by category.