Immigration Services in Uzbekistan — Work Permits & Visas
World Immigration Hub helps people, businesses, and professionals secure visas and work permits to go to Uzbekistan. We get the most recent information from official sources like WPK to assist you understand all the rules so that your move or business plans go smoothly and follow the law in your area.
Uzbekistan Work Permits
If you are a foreign citizen and want to work in Uzbekistan, you need a work permit or confirmation. The permit permits the employer hire workers from other countries, and the confirmation lets the foreign worker work legally in Uzbekistan. To hire foreign workers, employers need a permit. Foreign workers in specialized or high-demand fields must also receive confirmation.
There are many types of foreign workers, and each type has its own rules on education, experience, and pay. For example, highly qualified specialists must have a degree from a top-ranked university and at least five years of relevant work experience. varying types of qualified professionals and other personnel have varying requirements for eligibility. Depending on the type, work permits and confirmations are good for up to three years and can be renewed as needed.
Some investors, diplomats, accredited NGOs, and some specialists may not need a permit or confirmation. Employers must keep accurate records of their employees' work and could be fined if they don't.
Visa Requirements for Uzbekistan
World Immigration Hub helps people get the right type of visa for their stay in Uzbekistan based on what they want to do there. The main types of visas are:
Investment Visa: For investors who put in more than a certain amount. Good for up to three years, with the option to extend. Guest visas let families travel with the investor.
Work Visa: This is given out if the firm agrees that the person has a job. The job and the visa are both good for the same period of time.
Business Visas: For people who work for foreign companies that are recognized or for people who are just in the country for business.
IT Visa: For tech workers who have been recommended by the IT Park Directorate.
Guest Visa: This is for persons who have been invited by local businesses or residents. It normally lasts for a year.
Tourist Visa: This type of visa is usually good for up to a month for tourism, but you must get an invitation from a certified travel operator.
Transit Visa: For people who are just passing through Uzbekistan and don't want to remain long.
Exit Visa: For people who have already left Uzbekistan but whose entry visas have expired.
All foreigners, even those who don't need a visa, must register their address within three days of arriving. You can also use Emehmon, a remote registration system.
How World Immigration Hub Can Help You
World Immigration Hub can help you with every step of the process of moving to Uzbekistan:
Finding out what kind of visa or work permit is best for you.
Investors get work permits and proof that they have made investments.
Getting everything in order, like job contracts, proof of investment, and plans for IT parks.
Dealing with submissions to key government offices in Uzbekistan, like consulates.
We will arrange a meeting with a World Immigration Hub specialist for you in person or online format
During the meeting, the specialist will:
- Explain how we work and how we can help you.
- Explain the immigration process step-by-step, presenting the roadmap, budget, and financial requirements.
- Share our immigration experience and discuss key points you should know before starting your journey.
- Determine the next steps together with you.
Depending on the project’s complexity, the meeting with the manager may be coordinated with experts, designers, and assistants.
Natalia Kovalenko
Immigration Consultant
Mehman Asadzade
Immigration Lawyer