Ways to live in Uzbekistan
These are the residence routes in Bordr's guide that we have checked against official sources. Each one links to the government page.
Programme details are shown in English.
Work permit Work permits →
IT Visa for tech specialists and founders
Multiple-entry visa for IT specialists, founders of IT Park resident companies and IT investors. Holders can work without a separate work permit.
- What you need
- A recommendation from IT Park (the state technology park). Specialists need a certificate from the hiring company; the published income threshold for specialists is USD 30,000 a year.
- Income
- from about $2,500 a month
- How long
- Up to 3 years, extendable without leaving the country
- Renewable
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online at itvisa.uz; issued by the internal affairs authorities
- Family
- Family members can come with you
Cost of living
Monthly amounts in US dollars.
| One-bedroom flat | $360 |
|---|---|
| Two-bedroom flat | $620 |
| Bills | $30 |
| Typical local salary | $390 |
Cities to consider
Climate by month, neighbourhoods and costs for each city are in the Bordr guide.
What life is like
Programme details are shown in English.
Why people move
Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are living museums of Silk Road architecture. Tashkent is green and spacious, with lively bazaars, and plov, fresh bread and fruit are central to every gathering.
Day to day
High-speed trains link Tashkent with Samarkand and Bukhara, and Tashkent has a metro. Private clinics are improving in the capital. Local cards and payment apps are widespread, cash is still common. Uzbek is official and Russian is widely spoken.
Trade-offs
Summers are extremely hot and winters can be cold with poor air quality. English is rare outside hotels, and international card acceptance is still limited.
Before you move: visa-free entry
Most people arrive as visitors first, then apply from inside the country or come back with the right visa. How long you can stay as a visitor depends on your passport:
United States30 days
United Kingdom30 days
Australia30 days
Canada30 days
New Zealand30 days
Switzerland30 days
Norway30 days
Singapore30 days
Japan30 days
South Korea30 days
Israel30 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
Hong Kong10 days
South AfricaVisa
Mexico30 days
Brazil30 days
Questions
Does Uzbekistan have a digital nomad visa?
Not among the routes we have checked. Remote workers usually come as visitors within the visa-free limit or use one of the other routes on this page.
How can I move to Uzbekistan?
The routes we have checked are: Work permit.
Sources and last check
This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm with the official government page or a licensed adviser before you apply.
