Business & investor visas
Uzbek Investor Visa
A long-term visa for foreign nationals investing in Uzbekistan, aimed at those putting capital into the country and seeking an extended stay to support their ventures.
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Important information
- Route type
- Investor
- Basis
- Qualifying investment in Uzbekistan
- Duration
- Long-term, renewable
- Term set by regulation
- Number of entries
- Multiple entry
- The investment visa is issued as a multiple-entry visa.
- Long-term option
- Renewable residence permit available to investors
- Investors may obtain a residence permit alongside or instead of the visa.
- Where to apply
- e-visa.gov.uz or an Uzbek embassy/consulate
- Confirm the investment-visa route and evidence needed for your case.
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals making a qualifying investment in Uzbekistan
- Investors seeking a longer, renewable stay
- Often extendable to close family members
Requirements
- Evidence of the qualifying investment
- A valid passport
- Supporting documents required by the authorities
How to apply
Make or formalise the qualifying investment into an Uzbek enterprise and gather the evidence (proof of capital contribution, shareholding, or company establishment).
Apply for the multiple-entry investment visa through the official e-visa portal or an Uzbek embassy/consulate, submitting your passport, photograph and investment documentation.
Where you intend to reside long term, apply separately for the investor residence permit, which is renewable.
Frequently asked questions
The investment visa is issued as a multiple-entry visa, and qualifying investors may also obtain a renewable residence permit for longer-term stay.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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