Uzbekistan digital nomad visa: requirements (2026)

Legal framework

Presidential Decree on IT Park / Technopark (outsource.gov.uz) for the IT Visa; Cabinet of Ministers resolution for the 'Uzbekistan, My Second Home' long-stay visa; Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.uz / e-visa.gov.uz) for standard visa categories

Key points: digital nomad & residency in Uzbekistan

1. 01IT Visa (3-year)

   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.

   outsource.gov.uz fragomen.com acsour.kz kun.uz

2. 02'My Second Home' long-stay visa (1-year)

   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.

   timesca.com saigatours.com gov.uz

3. 03Investment-based residence permit

   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.

   saigatours.com nomadgirl.co

4. 04Standard e-visa (max 30 days, no work rights)

   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.

   e-visa.gov.uz tourfixer.uz

5. 05Visa-free access (short stays)

   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.

   gov.uz travel.state.gov en.wikipedia.org

6. 06No dedicated 'digital nomad' visa label

   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.

   e-visa.gov.uz outsource.gov.uz gov.uz

Sources

1. 1.e-visa.gov.uz/
2. 2.outsource.gov.uz/en/explore-opportunities/it-visa
3. 3.gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi
4. 4.fragomen.com/insights/uzbekistan-new-visa-for-information-technology-investors-spe
5. 5.acsour.kz/news_eng/tpost/oyh6zxstj1-uzbekistan-updates-it-visa-rules-expande
6. 6.kun.uz/en/27404913
7. 7.timesca.com/uzbekistan-to-introduce-new-visa-program-for-those-looking-for-second
8. 8.saigatours.com/article/uzbekistan-my-second-home-visa-everything-you-need
9. 9.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Uzbekistan
10. 10.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-I
11. 11.nomadgirl.co/uzbekistan-digital-nomad-visa-options-it-visa-my-second-home/
12. 12.tourfixer.uz/en/blog/uzbekistan-evisa-2026-complete-application-guide