Get Your Uzbekistan Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Descent: You are an Uzbek citizen at birth if at least one parent is an Uzbek national, regardless of where you were born.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Uzbek citizens may apply after 5 years of marriage and residence, subject to integration and renunciation requirements.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners may apply after 5 years of continuous legal residence, proficiency in Uzbek or Russian, stable income, and formal renunciation of other nationality.
- Dual Citizenship Not Allowed: Uzbekistan does not permit dual nationality. Citizens who voluntarily acquire another nationality risk losing their Uzbek citizenship under the law.
Step-by-Step Process
- Select your eligibility path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application to the State Migration Service or Uzbek embassy/consulate.
- Provide required documents: birth certificates, marriage certificates, proof of residence, language proficiency records.
- Undergo background checks and demonstrate integration.
- Renounce your previous citizenship before final approval.
- Receive your citizenship certificate and apply for an Uzbek passport.
Benefits of Uzbek Citizenship
- Full rights to live, work, vote, and own property in Uzbekistan
- Access to public healthcare, education, and social programs
- Ability to pass citizenship to children born in or outside Uzbekistan
Frequently asked questions.
Does Uzbekistan allow dual citizenship?
No. Uzbekistan does not allow dual citizenship. You must renounce any other nationality to become an Uzbek citizen, and acquiring another nationality results in loss of Uzbek citizenship.
Can I obtain Uzbek citizenship through my parents?
Yes. If at least one parent is an Uzbek national at the time of your birth, you automatically acquire citizenship, regardless of your birthplace.
Can I apply through marriage?
Yes. After at least 5 years of marriage to an Uzbek citizen and meeting residence and integration criteria, you can apply—provided you renounce prior citizenship.
Can I naturalize?
Yes. General naturalization requires 5 years of continuous legal residence, language proficiency, stable income, and renunciation of another nationality.
Will I owe taxes in both countries?
Uzbekistan taxes residents on worldwide income. If you hold another citizenship and reside abroad or earn income elsewhere, you may also owe taxes there. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation.