Uzbekistan Residency Program: New $250,000 Donation Route Launching June 2025

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Published Date: 22.04.2025

Uzbekistan is expanding its immigration offering with a brand-new Uzbekistan Residency Program set to launch on June 1, 2025. Announced under Presidential Decree PF-67 (April 18, 2025), this new program allows foreign nationals to obtain a five-year residence permit in exchange for a one-time donation starting at $250,000.

The new pathway adds a third option to Uzbekistan’s growing investment migration framework and is open to all nationalities.

Key Details of the New Uzbekistan Residency Program

  1. Start Date: June 1, 2025
  2. Main Applicant Contribution: USD 250,000
  3. Each Additional Family Member: USD 150,000 (spouse, children, parents)
  4. Residence Duration: 5 years (renewable – rules pending)
  5. Nationality Restrictions: None
  6. Payment Method: One-time donation to a state-assigned account
  7. Family Inclusion: Each dependent must contribute individually

Legal and Administrative Status

Although the new Uzbekistan Residency Program has been approved, applications and donations cannot be submitted until the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Internal Affairs publish an implementation resolution. This document will define:

  1. Official bank and treasury account details
  2. Finalized application process and documentation
  3. Anti-money laundering compliance procedures
  4. Renewal rules for post-five-year period
  5. Whether time under this permit counts toward Uzbekistan citizenship eligibility

Uzbekistan’s Three Residency Options at a Glance

This new donation route joins two other existing pathways under Uzbekistan’s investment migration system:

1. Investment Visa Route

Based on Presidential Decree UP-5611 (Amended 2019)

  1. 3-Year Residence Permit: Approx. USD 250,000 investment in a local company
  2. 10-Year Residence Permit: USD 3 million investment in production-based enterprises
  3. Family Members: Included at no extra cost
  4. Eligible Nationalities: All

2. Real Estate Investment Route

UP-5611 Appendix 6, as amended by UP-101

  1. Minimum Investment Thresholds:
    • Tashkent Region: USD 300,000
    • Samarkand, Bukhara, and key cities: USD 200,000
    • Other regions: USD 100,000
  2. Residence Type: Permanent (Indefinite VNZh card)
  3. Family Members: Included at no extra cost
  4. Eligibility: Restricted to ~85 nationalities

3. Donation-Based Uzbekistan Residency Program

Presidential Decree PF-67 (2025)

  1. Contribution Amount: USD 250,000 (main applicant), USD 150,000 (per dependent)
  2. Permit Duration: 5 years (renewal framework pending)
  3. Family Policy: Each member pays separately
  4. Eligible Nationalities: Open to all

Cost Comparison for Families

The donation route, while simple, can become costly for larger families:

In contrast, both the Investment Visa and Real Estate residency options allow families to be included at no additional cost, making them more economical for those applying with dependents.

Why Choose the Uzbekistan Residency Program?

  1. Strategic Location: Gateway between Asia and Europe
  2. Investment-Friendly Government: Actively welcoming foreign capital
  3. Pathway to Citizenship: Awaiting confirmation on eligibility timeline
  4. Accessible to All Nationalities: Under the new donation-based route
  5. No Business Management Required: Donation route has no operational obligations

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Conclusion

The Uzbekistan Residency Program continues to evolve as the country opens its doors to global investors. The introduction of this new donation-based pathway marks a significant step toward greater accessibility and flexibility for foreign nationals.

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