{"data":{"program":{"slug":"uzbekistan-investor-visa","name":"Uzbekistan Investor Visa","url":"https://www.imidaily.com/uzbekistan-investor-visa/","country":"Uzbekistan","region":"Asia","program_type":"Residence by Investment","status_granted":"Permanent Residency","min_investment_usd":250000,"investment_options":["Business Investment","Donation"],"investment_range":"US$100,001-250,000","passive_investment":"Yes","min_annual_income_usd":null,"income_range":null,"min_net_worth_usd":null,"max_years_validity":null,"max_years_extension":null,"annual_stay_days":0,"pr_or_citizenship_possible":false,"years_to_pr":0,"years_to_citizenship":5,"tax_residency_required_for_naturalization":"Yes","dual_citizenship":"Prohibited","visa_free_countries":62,"notable_visa_free":["China","Russia","United Arab Emirates"],"settlement_blocs":[],"country_attributes":["Low taxes","High safety","Low cost of living"],"program_attributes":["Path to PR without presence","Instant permanent residency","Citizenship within 5 years"],"experts":[{"name":"Ilja Belobragin","company":"MovetoRussia.com","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/ilja-belobragin/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Nataša Branković","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/natasa-brankovic/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Khatia Gelbakhiani","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/khatia-gelbakhiani/","type":"IMI Pro"}],"details":{"overview":"The Uzbekistan Investor Visa program provides foreign investors an opportunity to secure long-term residency in the country through qualifying investments.\n\nBy donating US$250,000, or investing an amount ranging from US$250,000 (as of 2024) to US$3 million, foreigners can gain access to renewable residence permits with validity periods ranging from 3 to 10 years.","how_to_qualify":"To qualify for the Uzbekistan Investment Visa Program, applicants must meet one of the following investment requirements:\n\n**3-Year Renewable Investor Residence Permit**\n- Invest at least 8,500 times the basic estimated value (BEV) (roughly US$250,000) to acquire shares or establish a business enterprise established in Uzbekistan at the time of investment.\n\n**5-Year Residence Permit via Donation**\n- Make a one-off contribution of US$250,000 for the main applicant or US$150,000 per additional family member to a state-designated account.\n\n**10-Year Renewable Investor Residence Permit**\n- Invest at least US$3 million in enterprises in Uzbekistan involved in producing goods and services.","benefits":"- High safety\n- Low cost of living\n- Path to citizenship\n- Short processing time\n- Enhanced access to large economies","citizenship_timeline":"The Uzbek Investor Visa does not offer a direct route to citizenship. However, foreigners who reside in Uzbekistan permanently for at least five years, demonstrate proficiency in the Uzbek language, and are prepared to renounce all other nationalities, may qualify to apply for Uzbek citizenship.\n\nBrowse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed [IMI Citizenship Catalog](https://www.imidaily.com/citizenship-catalog/).","legal_basis":"Applications for this program may be directed to **[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan](https://mfa.uz/en/)** through Uzbek diplomatic missions or consular posts abroad.\n\nLegislation upon which this program is based The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on “Investment and Investment Activities”, 2019."}},"experts_ordering":"Order rotates daily so every listed professional takes turns at the top. Official Partners are listed before IMI Pros. Order does not indicate rank or quality.","as_of":"2026-11-14T06:23:13.243Z"},"meta":{"publisher":"IMI Daily","attribution":"Source: IMI Daily (https://www.imidaily.com). Free to use with credit to IMI Daily and a link to the item's url.","license":"https://www.imidaily.com/api/terms","disclaimer":"General information only, not legal, tax or investment advice. Rules change often; confirm with the official source or a licensed professional before acting.","generated_at":"2026-11-14T06:23:13.243Z"}}