Uzbekistan•AsiaIT-visa — IT Visa
At a Glance
1 week – 1 month
Not confirmed
Varies
3 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Three-year multi-entry residence visa for foreign IT specialists, founders, and investors tied to an IT Park Uzbekistan resident company.
The Uzbekistan IT Visa, launched in 2022, is a multiple-entry residence permit run by IT Park Uzbekistan for foreign tech talent. Three tracks qualify: IT specialists earning at least USD 30,000/year from IT work, founders of IT Park resident companies, and investors putting at least USD 10,000 into an IT Park resident.
Valid up to 3 years and renewable, the visa covers work authorisation with no separate work permit, and family members get matching guest visas. Holders can buy real estate of any value and access public healthcare and education on the same terms as Uzbek citizens. State fees are set in BCV units; IT Park board meetings review applications monthly, with most decisions in 10 to 30 days.
This visa is ideal for senior software engineers, founders, and tech investors who want a multi-year Tashkent base tied to an IT Park resident company.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 years |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be a foreign IT specialist, investor in the IT sector, or founder of an IT Park resident company.
IT specialists must confirm an annual income of at least $30,000 USD for the last 12 months.
Investors must provide financing of at least $10,000-$30,000 USD (depending on specific category/regulation) to an IT Park resident.
Must obtain a recommendation from the IT Park Directorate.
Must have a valid passport.
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Income
30,000 USD/yr
Investment
10,000 USD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Copy of passport.
Recommendation letter from the IT Park Directorate.
Proof of income (for specialists) or proof of investment (for investors).
Document confirming IT specialization (diploma, resume, or certificates).
Information about accompanying family members (spouse, parents, children).
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Multi-entry visa valid up to 3 years, renewable without leaving Uzbekistan.
- Includes work authorisation — no separate work permit required.
- Family members qualifying for matching guest visas of equal duration.
- Public healthcare and education access on terms equal to Uzbek citizens.
- Right to purchase real estate of any value as a foreigner.
- No re-registration required when travelling within Uzbekistan.
Worth Knowing
- Requires IT Park Directorate recommendation tied to a resident company.
- Specialists must prove $30,000+ annual IT income for the prior 12 months.
- Applications reviewed only at monthly IT Park board meetings — timing matters.
- Does not grant permanent residency; visa is renewed, not converted to PR.
- May need an initial guest or B2 visa to enter before the IT Visa is issued.
- No qualifying tie to an IT Park resident company (no employer, founding stake, or $10,000+ investment).
Application Process
Register and submit an application through the official IT Visa portal (it-visa.uz).
IT Park Directorate reviews the application and issues a recommendation.
Apply for the visa at the local internal affairs authorities (if already in Uzbekistan) or via a diplomatic mission (if abroad).
Provide necessary documentation including the IT Park recommendation.
Receive the multiple-entry visa sticker.
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