Residence & citizenship
Uzbek Citizenship by Naturalisation
For long-term residents acquiring Uzbek citizenship after a qualifying period of lawful residence, offering a route to become a full citizen following settled life in the country.
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The exact qualifying residence period (commonly cited as 5 years) and the precise naturalisation conditions were not verified against a live official page; confirm in the citizenship law / with the migration agency.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Uzbekistan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Route type
- Naturalisation
- Qualifying residence
- A set period of continuous residence
- Commonly cited as around 5 years
- Dual citizenship
- Generally not recognised
Who it is for
- Long-term lawful residents seeking Uzbek citizenship
- Applicants able to meet the residence and integration conditions
Requirements
- Qualifying period of continuous, lawful residence
- Lawful source of income and knowledge of the state language
- Renunciation of previous citizenship where required
How to apply
- Apply to the State Migration and Citizenship Agency / relevant authority
- Submit residence, income and language evidence
- Await decision under the citizenship law procedure
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.