What are the visa & residency requirements in Tashkent?

"In order to visit Tashkent, visitors 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 visitor's home country. The visa application must also be accompanied by a letter of invitation from a local contact in Uzbekistan. In order to obtain residency in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, applicants must submit an application form, a valid passport, and a passport-sized photograph to the Uzbekistan Embassy or Consulate in their home country. The application must also be accompanied by a letter of invitation from a local contact in Uzbekistan, as well as proof of employment or other financial means of support. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a residency permit, which must be renewed every year," remarked another expat in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.