--- title: "Uzbekistan Academic visa A-3 requirements 2026: 2-year stay" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/academic-a3-visa/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-11 --- Uzbekistan · Work # Uzbekistan Academic visa A-3 **First stay:** 2 yrs A-3 Academic Entry Visa First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **First stay:** 2 yrs (From 3 months to 2 years.) - **Who can apply:** Any passport ## Key facts Academic visa A-3 is a work route for Uzbekistan. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source. - **Processing:** 4 working days - **First stay:** 2 yrs ## Time and long term **Processing: 4 working days** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers invitation applications within 4 working days. [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan](https://gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi) **Where to apply: From abroad** The visa is issued at an Uzbek embassy or consulate abroad on the basis of an invitation confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan](https://gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi) ## Why this route may not fit Check this before you apply. - Applications are made from outside Uzbekistan, not after arriving - Needs a job offer from an employer in Uzbekistan ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - The A-3 visa is for foreign individuals conducting scientific research or short-term guest lectures in Uzbekistan. #### Documents - The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the visa. - Two completed visa application forms and two 35x45 mm colour photos are submitted. #### Steps 1. The Academy of Sciences, a research organisation, a higher education institution, a ministry or a department submits the application. 2. The visa is issued at an Uzbek consulate abroad on the basis of a visa confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers written applications within 4 working days. #### After you arrive - The visa is issued for 3 months to 2 years. - Foreign citizens must register their place of stay within three days of arrival, not counting Sundays and holidays. ## What happens at day 183 How Uzbekistan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records. - **Stay on this route:** **Up to 2 years at first** - **Tax residence:** - **More than 183 days in any consecutive 12-month period in which the tax period begins or ends** Tax resident of Uzbekistan - **Foreign-source income:** The Tax Code in force for 2026 contains no separate 6% personal income tax rate for highly skilled foreign workers; 6% appears only for non-residents' freight income. [All tax rules for Uzbekistan](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/tax/) Tax records checked 11 Oct 2026 **Full official text** Temporary visa for researchers collecting scientific materials and visiting lecturers. (source 1) #### Requirements - The A-3 visa is for foreign individuals conducting scientific research or short-term guest lectures in Uzbekistan. (source 1) - The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the visa. (source 1) - Two completed visa application forms and two 35x45 mm colour photos are submitted. (source 1) - The Academy of Sciences, a research organisation, a higher education institution, a ministry or a department submits the application. (source 1) - The visa is issued at an Uzbek consulate abroad on the basis of a visa confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (source 1) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers written applications within 4 working days. (source 1) - The visa is issued for 3 months to 2 years. (source 1) - Foreign citizens must register their place of stay within three days of arrival, not counting Sundays and holidays. (source 2) #### Stay - From 3 months to 2 years. - First stay: 3 to 24 months, decided case by case. #### Work Research and teaching purpose. Checked 2026-10-11 ## Official sources 1. [Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan (consular fees and list of entry, exit and transit visa categories)](https://gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan (gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-12 2. [Public services for foreign citizens](https://oldmy.gov.uz/en/tourism) · Unified Interactive Public Services Portal (my.gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Visa of the Republic of Uzbekistan: visa-free regime and visa types](https://gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-11-27 ## Academic visa A-3 and its alternatives | Route | Money needed | Stay | Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Academic visa A-3 | – | 2 yr | – | | [Teacher visa A-2](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/a2-teacher-visa/) | – | 1 yr, renewable | – | | [IT Visa · Specialist](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/it-visa-specialist/) | Needs income of $30k+ a year | 3 yr, renewable | – | | [Work visa (Is)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/work-entry-visa/) | – | – | – | | [LTR · Highly Skilled](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/) Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – | ## Questions people ask ### How long can I stay on the Academic visa A-3? From 3 months to 2 years. ### How long does the Academic visa A-3 take to process? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers invitation applications within 4 working days. ### Can I work on the Academic visa A-3? Research and teaching purpose. ### How are Academic visa A-3 holders taxed in Uzbekistan? No special regime in our records is tied to the Academic visa A-3. The standard rules apply: Individuals present in Uzbekistan more than 183 calendar days in any consecutive 12-month period in which the tax period begins or ends are tax residents, taxed at a flat 12% (5% on dividends and interest). The Tax Code in force for 2026 contains no separate 6% personal income tax rate for highly skilled foreign workers; 6% appears only for non-residents' freight income. ## More in Uzbekistan [IT Visa · Founder](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/it-visa-founder/) [Student visa A-1](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/student-a1-visa/) [Compatriot visa (VTD)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/vtd-compatriot-visa/) ## Work visas elsewhere [🇯🇵 Highly Skilled Professional](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/highly-skilled-professional/) [🇮🇩 Special talent visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33a-special-talent-sponsored/) [🇦🇪 Golden · Senior specialist](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-specialised-professional/) [🇸🇬 Employment Pass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/employment-pass/) [🇲🇾 Residence Pass-Talent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/rp-t/) [🇰🇷 K-STAR to F-2](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/kstar-f2-talent-track/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## How this was checked **Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources. Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out. 1. [Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan (consular fees and list of entry, exit and transit visa categories)](https://gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan (gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-12 2. [Public services for foreign citizens](https://oldmy.gov.uz/en/tourism) · Unified Interactive Public Services Portal (my.gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Visa of the Republic of Uzbekistan: visa-free regime and visa types](https://gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan · checked 2026-10-10 Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.