Uzbekistan · Work
Uzbekistan Work visa (Is)
Work entry visa (Is)
First checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Work visa (Is) is a work route for Uzbekistan. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $160
- Processing
- 4 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee $160; decision: 4 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$160
- $160Single-entry visa valid up to 1 year; multiple-entry up to 1 year USD 250; up to 2 years USD 300; up to 3 years USD 350.
Processing4 working days
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers invitation applications within 4 working days.
Where to applyFrom 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.
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 apply1
- The applicant holds a right to labour activity granted by the labour migration authority.
What you must show1
- The consular fee is USD 160 for a single-entry visa valid up to 1 year.
Documents3
- The inviting organisation submits a certificate of authorisation to engage in labour activity, issued by the Agency for Foreign Labor Migration.
- The labour-activity application includes a passport copy, photo, qualifications and a draft contract stating the salary.
- The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the visa.
Steps2
- The authority checks local labour availability against the employer's vacancy and issues a conclusion within 15 working days.
- The inviting organisation applies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which considers applications within 4 working days.
After you arrive1
- The visa period is the period approved by the Ministry for the work authorisation.
What happens at day 183
How Uzbekistan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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 based on a licence from the Agency for Foreign Labor Migration under the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations; period set by the Ministry. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $160 · Single-entry visa valid up to 1 year; multiple-entry up to 1 year USD 250; up to 2 years USD 300; up to 3 years USD 350. 1
Requirements
- The applicant holds a right to labour activity granted by the labour migration authority. 1 2
- The consular fee is USD 160 for a single-entry visa valid up to 1 year. 1
- The inviting organisation submits a certificate of authorisation to engage in labour activity, issued by the Agency for Foreign Labor Migration. 1
- The labour-activity application includes a passport copy, photo, qualifications and a draft contract stating the salary. 2
- The passport must be valid at least 3 months longer than the visa. 1
- The authority checks local labour availability against the employer's vacancy and issues a conclusion within 15 working days. 2
- The inviting organisation applies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which considers applications within 4 working days. 1
- The visa period is the period approved by the Ministry for the work authorisation. 1
Stay
- Visa period is the period approved by the Ministry for the work authorisation.
Work
Work under the labour authorisation.
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
- Obtaining confirmation for the right of labor activity in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Unified Interactive Public Services Portal (my.gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-10
- Visa of the Republic of Uzbekistan: visa-free regime and visa types · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-11-27
Work visa (Is) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work visa (Is) | – | – | – |
| Teacher visa A-2 | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Academic visa A-3 | – | 2 yr | – |
| IT Visa · Specialist | Needs income of $30k+ a year | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work visa (Is)?
A fee of $160. Single-entry visa valid up to 1 year; multiple-entry up to 1 year USD 250; up to 2 years USD 300; up to 3 years USD 350.
How long can I stay on the Work visa (Is)?
Visa period is the period approved by the Ministry for the work authorisation.
How long does the Work visa (Is) take to process?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers invitation applications within 4 working days.
Can I work on the Work visa (Is)?
Work under the labour authorisation.
How are Work visa (Is) holders taxed in Uzbekistan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work visa (Is). 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
Work visas elsewhere
≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.
Ask the AI about this route AI
An AI assistant answers from the published records on this page and cites them. It can't assess your personal eligibility. Don't include personal details.
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.
- 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
- Obtaining confirmation for the right of labor activity in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Unified Interactive Public Services Portal (my.gov.uz) · checked 2026-10-10
- Visa of the Republic of Uzbekistan: visa-free regime and visa types · 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, and the methodology page explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email contact@stayglobe.app with a link to the official source.