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UzbekistanInvestors & entrepreneursLast checked October 17, 2026

Investor residence permit and investment visa

From 1 June 2025, foreign citizens and stateless persons can get a 5-year residence permit in a simplified way for USD 250,000, plus USD 150,000 for each family member. Uzbekistan also issues a multiple-entry investment visa (INV) valid up to 3 years for investors in enterprises. A real-estate purchase track also exists.

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Life in Uzbekistan

Money

3

Currency

Uzbekistani Som

UZS

Uzbekistani Som

Cost of living

28

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

Flat 12%

Income tax (national)

VAT 12%

Flat 12% for resident individuals; 5% on dividends and interest.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.3

#51 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign investors, enterprise founders and property buyers and their families.

Eligibility

  • Simplified residence permit (Golden Visa)

    You need to pay 250 thousand US dollars to get a 5-year residence permit under the Golden Visa.

    250 thousand US dollars

    Golden Visa amount

    From 1 June 2025
    • Based on Presidential Decree of 18 April 2025, paragraph 26
    Official wording

    Presidential Decree of 18 April 2025, paragraph 26: 5-year residence permit for 250 thousand US dollars, from 1 June 2025.

  • Family members

    You need to pay 150 thousand US dollars for each family member you include.

    150 thousand US dollars

    Amount per family member

    • Family members covered: spouse, children and parents
    Official wording

    150 thousand US dollars for each family member (spouse, children and parents).

  • Investment visa (INV)

    The investing enterprise must invest at least 8500 times the base payment for an investment visa.

    8500 times the base payment

    Minimum investment

    • Family members get a visitor visa
    • Their visitor visa lasts for the investment visa's duration
    Official wording

    The investing enterprise must invest at least 8500 times the base payment; family members get a visitor visa for the investment visa's duration.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementReal estate track
  • Document checklistPassport
  • FeesResidence permit contribution (main applicant)

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  • 2 documents
  • 3 fees
  • 4 steps
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