Uzbekistan residence permit in 2026: how to get it
A 5-year residence permit for a home from $100,000 in the regions or under the golden visa for $250,000. We cover the grounds, what the status costs for a family and how to move on to citizenship after 5 years.
In short
- A 5-year residence permit is granted for buying a home: from $100,000 in the regions to $300,000 in Tashkent.
- The golden visa is an investment of $250,000 for the main applicant and $150,000 per family member.
- After 5 years on a residence permit you can apply for citizenship.
- Uzbekistan does not recognise dual citizenship: the previous passport has to be given up.
In detail
Uzbekistan grants foreigners a 5-year residence permit for buying a home - from $100,000 in the regions to $300,000 in Tashkent - or under the golden visa for a $250,000 investment. It is one of the few ways in Asia to obtain a long-term status through property, and after 5 years on a residence permit the path to citizenship opens.
How to get an Uzbekistan residence permit in 2026
| Ground | Main condition | Permit term |
|---|---|---|
| Buying a home | from $300,000 in Tashkent and Tashkent region, from $200,000 in Samarkand, Bukhara, Namangan, Andijan, Fergana and Khorezm regions, from $100,000 in Karakalpakstan and other regions | 5 years, renewable |
| Golden visa | an investment of $250,000 for the main applicant and $150,000 for each family member | 5 years |
| Family | spouse or close relative of an Uzbek citizen | as decided by the internal affairs authorities |
The golden visa has applied since 1 June 2025 under a presidential decree of 18 April 2025 and is issued on a fast track. It covers the spouse, children and parents, but each family member requires a separate investment.
How to obtain a residence permit through a home purchase: step by step
- Choose a home priced at or above the threshold for the region and check the title of the seller or developer.
- Pay through a bank so the deal amount is backed by documents.
- Register the title in your name.
- Apply for a residence permit to the internal affairs authorities with the deal documents and your passport.
A mistake at any step delays the status: if the price in the contract is below the threshold or the payment is not confirmed by a bank, the residence permit will be refused and you will be left with a flat but no status.
How much an Uzbekistan residence permit costs
The main part of the budget is the investment itself. The cheapest route is a home in the regions, from $100,000. In Tashkent the threshold is three times higher, but a flat there is easier to sell and to let.
For a family of two adults and a child the golden visa takes from $550,000 of investment, while buying one flat in Tashkent for $300,000 gives status to the main applicant, with the family arranged separately. On top come translations and legalisation of documents, the notary and registration of the deal. Home prices are covered in buying an apartment in Uzbekistan.
A home from $100,000, but a refusal leaves the flat without status
The law does not forbid buying a home and applying for an Uzbekistan residence permit on your own. But mistakes cost more than the investment: a contract price below the regional threshold, a payment not confirmed by a bank, a property with title problems, documents without translation and legalisation. We choose a home of the right value, check the seller, support the deal and see the residence application through for the whole family.
The cost of support depends on the ground, region and your family; a manager will calculate it in the chat.
What a residence permit gives and how to get citizenship next
A residence permit removes the need to leave and re-enter within visa-free limits, and lets you live in the country, open accounts and register a business. Tax residence starts after 183 days in the country within 12 months; resident taxes are on the page taxes in Uzbekistan.
After 5 years of continuous residence on a permit you can apply for Uzbek citizenship under the general procedure. But the country does not recognise dual citizenship, so the previous passport has to be given up. Details are in Uzbek citizenship, and living costs in the cost of living in Uzbekistan.
How we help
Property in Uzbekistan
Choosing a home of the right value and checking the deal for a residence permit.
Learn more →Company in Uzbekistan
Business registration for living and working in the country.
Learn more →Taxes in Uzbekistan
Residence, income and rental taxes.
Learn more →We will find the right basis for an Uzbekistan residence permit. Tell us about your budget, family and preferred city. We will show whether a home or the golden visa works out better.
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