How to obtain citizenship of Uzbekistan
You can obtain citizenship of Uzbekistan by birth, descent or naturalization.
To obtain citizenship by descent you must:
– parents were citizens of Uzbekistan;
– one of the parents is a citizen of the country, the other does not have citizenship;
– one of the parents is a citizen of the country and the child was born on the territory of this country.
If both parents do not live in Uzbekistan, but are its citizens and the child was born outside of it, then written parental consent is required to obtain citizenship.
The most difficult way is naturalization. To do this you need:
– renounce citizenship of another country;
– having a stable income;
– have resided in the Republic for the last five years.
To obtain citizenship of Uzbekistan, you should contact the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan with the necessary package of documents. In this case, you must renounce citizenship of another state, reside in Uzbekistan for at least five years and have official sources of income.
Law on citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan
According to the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan, confirmation of this status is a passport, and before receiving it, a birth certificate or other document indicating citizenship.
The status is retained for citizens regardless of their country of residence. Also, according to this law, citizens of Uzbekistan are prohibited from having dual citizenship. This innovation has been in effect in the republic since 2021.
The document that explains how to become a resident of the republic specifies all the reasons, as well as the nuances of renouncing their citizenship and changing the status of minors following their parents.
Citizenship through relatives
It is easier to become a citizen of Uzbekistan if close relatives live there - children, parents, grandparents or siblings. By personal invitation and guarantee, which guarantees the provision of housing, residence in this case is possible for no more than three years. Students studying at higher educational institutions of Uzbekistan can obtain temporary resident status, for this they must provide a study agreement. The residence permit is issued for one year and must be renewed annually. After completing your studies, you can obtain a permanent residence permit; for this you need to stay and work in Uzbekistan.
Refugees can apply for a five-year residence permit; if the situation in their homeland does not change for the better, they can obtain a permanent residence permit and then obtain citizenship.
Dual citizenship in Uzbekistan 2021
The notification of foreign acceptance was introduced. The law was adopted and approved by parliament in August, signed the day before by the acting president of Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and published on Saturday in the local press. DUSHANBE, September 24 – Sputnik. Amendments to the Law “On the Republic of Uzbekistan” came into force, providing for a mandatory notification procedure for accepting foreign citizenship within a month.
To be a Russian, the applicant must, while still collecting all the certificates, go to the Consulate of his state and draw up an application for renunciation of his former citizenship, a photocopy of which is sent to the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation.
Individual approach
Applications for a residence permit are considered on an individual basis, because the reasons for its provision may be different - workers in in-demand professions, the need for long-term treatment, etc.
The following persons can apply for a residence permit:
– those who have reached the age of 16, without citizenship, who live on the territory of the Republic;
– foreign citizens who want to live in Uzbekistan;
– who previously received such permission or had Uzbek citizenship;
– who live on the territory of Uzbekistan, do not have citizenship or have voluntarily renounced it.
Advantages and disadvantages of emigration to Uzbekistan
A mild climate, an abundance of fruits and a very reasonable cost of living are the undoubted advantages of moving. Life in this country flows slowly and steadily, and the fact that many of its citizens speak excellent Russian and Russians have no problems communicating adds to its attractiveness.
The most serious disadvantage is the lack of jobs with decent wages in the country. However, highly qualified specialists or people planning to develop their own business should not be afraid of employment problems.
Emigration schemes
If your stay in the country does not exceed 60 days, a visa is not required for Russians. This allows you, when planning a move, to come and decide right on the spot where it is best to settle and plan future actions.
To spend more time in Uzbekistan, you need to obtain a residence permit. A residence permit allows foreigners and stateless persons permanently residing on the territory of the state to enjoy all the rights of citizens of the country, except for voting. The Law on Citizenship of Uzbekistan allows you to obtain a residence permit with subsequent registration of permanent residence in the following cases:
- marriage with a citizen of the country;
- getting an education;
- Doing Business;
- investing in the state economy;
- relocation with job opportunity.
In each of these cases, you must submit an application to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic at your place of actual residence. Documents are provided personally by the applicant. In the country, it is possible to obtain a residence permit not only for foreigners, but also for stateless persons, provided that they confirm their intentions to invest their work and knowledge in the development of the country.
Important: the main condition for obtaining a residence permit is permanent residence in the country, which must be legal.
Step-by-step instructions for emigration to Uzbekistan
When deciding to move, you need to decide on sources of income in the country. Legal employment or development of your own business will be the key to comfortable living for the whole family.
If a Russian citizen wishes to obtain citizenship of Uzbekistan, the following documents must be submitted to the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs:
- Completed applicant application form in 2 copies. Filled out without errors or corrections in Latin letters or in the Uzbek language.
- Original Russian and foreign passports.
- Notarized consent of the persons with whom the applicant intends to live.
- A certificate confirming the availability of living space for these persons, indicating all residents.
- 2 photographs 3.5x4.5cm, which can be black and white or color on a white background.
- A document confirming payment of the state fee.
- Documents confirming the fact of birth in the country, residence in previous years or relationship with citizens of Uzbekistan are provided upon request.
- A health certificate confirming the absence of dangerous diseases (tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV).
Documents are provided for each family member. If the applicant has minor children, their birth documents are additionally provided. Upon reaching 16 years of age, children also need to obtain a residence permit.
After receiving the documents, the applicant receives a receipt, the documents are sent to Tashkent to verify all the information provided, after which the applicant is informed of the decision made. All organizational issues are usually resolved within a period not exceeding 30 days. In case of refusal, you must leave the country; it is better to do it yourself, without waiting for deportation.
It should be noted that the authorities are quite loyal to people who want to obtain Uzbek citizenship and, in the absence of problems with the law, there are practically no refusals.
A residence permit allows you to live in the country for 5 years. After this, you need to contact the authorities with a request for an extension or for permanent residence.
To obtain citizenship you must:
- provide a residence permit with 5 years of permanent residence in the country;
- have a stable legal and documented income;
- renounce previous citizenship, since dual citizenship is not provided;
- respect and implement the provisions of the Constitution of Uzbekistan.
The process of obtaining permanent residence takes a long time, often taking up to a year.
With a residence permit you can live on the territory of the state, taking advantage of all the opportunities provided; the 5-year validity period of the document is extended up to 5 times.
To renew a residence permit, an application, passport, residence permit and 5 photographs are submitted to the authorities. If you have children, you must present documents confirming their birth and a marriage certificate.
Having a residence permit, you can purchase housing or land, or organize your own business.
A residence permit in Uzbekistan for Russian citizens allows pensioners to live in the country while receiving a Russian pension.
Remember: pensioners over 60 years old receive a lifetime residence permit.
After receiving the document, if necessary, you can apply for a pension.
A person who previously lived in the country and has lost citizenship or voluntarily renounced it must provide documents confirming kinship with citizens of the country, the fact of previous residence in the territory of the state and submit a corresponding application.
First steps after emigration
The main condition for comfortable living is the financial viability of immigrants.
It is quite difficult to find a job with decent pay in the country and it is worth taking care of this in advance. However, in the republic it is quite possible to open your own restaurant or hairdresser at much lower costs than in Europe. The state is interested in the development of small businesses.
Tourism is developing intensively in the country. Opening a small hotel or real estate rental services will bring stable profits.
Agriculture has been intensively developing here over the past few years. The production and processing of environmentally friendly and high-quality products is also in great demand. Of course, in order to avoid disappointment, you need to carefully consider the options for possible activities, taking into account the mentality of this eastern country and your own capabilities.
At the same time, a mild warm climate, picturesque landscapes, an abundance of fruits and a large number of Russian and Russian-speaking citizens can be a pleasant bonus.
Conclusion
Of course, Uzbekistan cannot yet boast of a flow of migrants wishing to move to the country. But quite intensive development has led to the fact that people who lived there during the USSR period are returning to the country, interethnic families are being created, and children and grandchildren of those born in this sunny land are coming. The sunny and bright country is regaining its former attractiveness.
Is dual citizenship of Uzbekistan and Russia allowed?
Uzbek citizens who have a Russian passport and have not formalized a renunciation of their previous citizenship are required to enter Uzbekistan using a passport of a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Many of them have a civil passport that is not biometric, that is, in fact, it is not valid. One of the problems is related to obtaining a new type of identity card, for which you need to register with the consulate, collect documents, and pay a consular fee. If a citizen applies later than the due date, you will have to pay $50 for each year of delay. It may take several weeks for the ID card to be produced.
In 2021, the Russian Federation changed its policy regarding persons holding a foreign passport. According to the amendments made to the regulations, these people are required to notify the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation within 60 days of the fact of receiving a foreign passport or residence permit.
