Obtaining a residency visa in Uzbekistan is not always easy, but our Guide to Residency in Uzbekistan gives newcomers an overview of the steps involved and advice from others who have already navigated the process.
- Gather the necessary documents for residency status in Uzbekistan. These documents include a valid passport, a completed application form, a copy of your birth certificate, a copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable), a copy of your employment contract, and a copy of your medical insurance policy.
- Visit the local Uzbekistan embassy or consulate in your home country to apply for a visa. You will need to provide the documents listed above, as well as a valid passport and a completed visa application form.
- Once you have obtained your visa, you must enter Uzbekistan within the time period specified on the visa. Upon arrival, you must register with the local police station within three days.
- After registering with the police station, you must apply for a tax number.
- To apply for a tax number, you must visit the local tax office and provide a valid passport, a completed application form, and proof of your address in Uzbekistan.
- You will also need to provide proof of your employment in Uzbekistan, such as a copy of your employment contract.
- Once you have obtained your tax number, you must apply for a residency permit.
- To apply for a residency permit, you must visit the local immigration office and provide a valid passport, a completed application form, and proof of your address in Uzbekistan.
- You will also need to provide proof of your employment in Uzbekistan, such as a copy of your employment contract.
- Once you have obtained your residency permit, you must register with the local health insurance office.
- To register with the health insurance office, you must provide a valid passport, a completed application form, and proof of your address in Uzbekistan.
- You will also need to provide proof of your employment in Uzbekistan, such as a copy of your employment contract.
What tips do expats have about residency and visas in Uzbekistan?
“If you plan to stay in Uzbekistan for a while, you will need to obtain a valid visa. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to apply for a long-term visa, such as a work visa, student visa, or business visa. You may also need to provide proof of residency, such as a valid passport, proof of address, and other documents. Additionally, you may need to register with the local authorities upon arrival,” said one expat living in Uzbekistan.
“In order to visit Uzbekistan, travelers must obtain a visa prior to arrival. The process of applying for a visa involves submitting an application form, a valid passport, and a passport-sized photograph to the Uzbekistan Embassy or Consulate in the traveler’s home country. Depending on the purpose of the visit, additional documents may be required. In order to obtain residency in Uzbekistan, applicants must submit an application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, and proof of financial means to the Uzbekistan Embassy or Consulate in their home country. Depending on the purpose of the residency, additional documents may be required. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a residency permit, which must be renewed every year,” commented one member living in Uzbekistan.
