Uzbekistan digital nomad visa & residency (2026)

Available to foreign IT specialists, investors, and founders affiliated with IT Park residents. Specialists must evidence at least $30,000 USD income from IT activities in the preceding 12 months; investors must commit a minimum of $10,000 USD. The visa is valid for 3 years, allows work without a separate work permit, and updated regulations from March 2026 expanded the eligible categories and clarified financial criteria.

Launched in 2024 as a pilot in the Khorezm region, this multiple-entry visa allows foreign nationals to reside in Uzbekistan for up to 12 months. There is no published minimum income requirement or sector restriction; family members (spouse and children) may join the primary holder. Applications are processed through embassies/consulates with a review period of approximately 20 working days.

Also operating under the 'My Second Home' umbrella, this route grants residency in exchange for capital investment: minimum $100,000 in less-central regions, $400,000 in Tashkent, or $3,000,000 for a 10-year permit. Business investors must direct funds into registered Uzbek enterprises.

The official e-visa.gov.uz portal issues single-entry ($20), double-entry ($35), and multiple-entry ($50) e-visas, each permitting stays of up to 30 days per entry. These do not confer the right to work and are unsuitable for long-term remote workers. A VIP 1-hour processing option was added in December 2025.

Uzbekistan grants visa-free entry to citizens of 90+ countries. From 1 January 2026, US citizens are also admitted visa-free for up to 30 days. Visa-free stays do not confer work rights and are unsuitable as a standalone remote-work solution beyond brief visits.

Uzbekistan has not enacted a visa category explicitly named 'digital nomad.' The IT Visa and 'My Second Home' visa are the closest functional equivalents; third-party sites claiming a dedicated digital nomad visa are not supported by the official MFA or IT Park portals as of May 2026.