Uzbekistan · For your nationality or ancestry
Uzbekistan Compatriot visa (VTD)
First stay: 2 yrs
VTD Compatriot visa
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Key facts
Compatriot visa (VTD) is a for your nationality or ancestry route for Uzbekistan. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Processing
- 4 working days
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Time and long term
Processing4 working days
Visa applications submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are considered within 4 working days.
Where to applyFrom abroad
The visa is issued at an Uzbek embassy or consulate abroad, on an invitation from a relative who is a citizen, arranged through the internal affairs authorities.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Uzbekistan, not after arriving
- Needs a sponsor in Uzbekistan
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant was born in the Republic of Uzbekistan, or is a family member of someone who was.
- A relative who is a citizen of Uzbekistan and lives there permanently invites the applicant.
Steps1
- The invitation is arranged through the Main Department of Migration and Citizenship of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
After you arrive1
- The visa is issued for up to 2 years.
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 endsTax 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 Tax records checked
Full official text
Entry visa of up to 2 years for foreigners born in Uzbekistan and their family members, on the invitation of a relative who is a citizen living in Uzbekistan. 1
Requirements
- The applicant was born in the Republic of Uzbekistan, or is a family member of someone who was. 1
- A relative who is a citizen of Uzbekistan and lives there permanently invites the applicant. 1
- The invitation is arranged through the Main Department of Migration and Citizenship of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 1
- The visa is issued for up to 2 years. 1
Stay
- Up to 2 years.
- First stay: up to 24 months, decided case by case.
- Visa validity: 24 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Nationality
Foreigners born in Uzbekistan and their family members.
Official sources
- Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan (consular fees and list of entry, exit and transit visa categories) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan (gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-12
Compatriot visa (VTD) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatriot visa (VTD) | – | 2 yr | – |
| Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) Indonesia | Needs an investment from $30k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Korean F-4 overseas Korean visa South Korea | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Quota Immigrant (13) Philippines | – | – | – |
| K visa (Khmer origin) Cambodia | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Compatriot visa (VTD)?
Up to 2 years.
How long does the Compatriot visa (VTD) take to process?
Visa applications submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are considered within 4 working days.
How are Compatriot visa (VTD) holders taxed in Uzbekistan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Compatriot visa (VTD). 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.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 1 official source. 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.
- Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan (consular fees and list of entry, exit and transit visa categories) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan (gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-12
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