Work visas
Uzbek Work Visa
An employment visa for foreign nationals working for an employer in Uzbekistan, for those taking up a job with a sponsoring company in the country.
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Important information
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- Route type
- Employment
- Precondition
- Work permit / confirmation of the right to labour activity
- Typical validity
- Up to 1 year, renewable
- Tied to the labour permit
- Employer prerequisite
- Corporate work permit/licence required first
- The hiring company must hold a permit to engage foreign labour before the worker can apply.
- Individual permit
- Foreign worker needs a personal work permit
- Issued in connection with a specific employer and position.
- Time to enter after approval
- Travel to Uzbekistan within the visa's stated window
- Enter and register before starting work.
- Post-arrival step
- Register your address with the local authorities
- Address/residence registration is mandatory after entry.
- Where to apply
- Uzbek embassy/consulate or e-visa.gov.uz, after the permit is secured
- The work permit process runs through the state labour-migration authority.
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from an Uzbek employer
- Employees whose employer has authorisation to hire foreign labour
Requirements
- Employer permit to engage foreign workers
- Personal confirmation of the right to labour activity
- A valid passport and supporting employment documents
What you can do
- Work legally for the sponsoring employer for the permit period
- Renew in line with continued employment and permits
How to apply
Step 1 - Employer permits: The Uzbek employer first secures the corporate licence to employ foreign labour and then an individual work permit for you. This is handled through Uzbekistan's state labour-migration authority.
Step 2 - Work visa: Once the permit is in place, you apply for the work (employment) visa at an Uzbek embassy/consulate or, where eligible, via the e-visa portal, presenting the permit confirmation and employment documents.
Step 3 - Enter and register: Travel to Uzbekistan within the visa's validity, then register your address with the local authorities. You may begin work once the permit and registration are complete.
Documents you may need
- Passport valid for the employment period
- Employment contract or formal job offer from the Uzbek employer
- Confirmation of the employer's permit to hire foreign nationals
- Your individual work permit reference/confirmation
- Passport-style photograph and completed visa application
Frequently asked questions
No. A work visa is tied to a sponsoring employer. The company must be legally registered in Uzbekistan and must secure the required permits to hire a foreign national before you can obtain the work visa.
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.