Nationality of Uzbekistan: all obtaining pathways
Uzbekistan requires five years of residence for ordinary naturalization — one of Central Asia's most accessible periods. Nationality is passed on by descent — ius sanguinis — with no residence requirement, and ius soli is limited to cases defined by national law.
1Naturalization by residence
Naturalization by residence
Requirements
- Continuous residence in Uzbekistan for 5 years
- Sufficient knowledge of the Uzbek language
- A legitimate source of income
- Renouncing the previous citizenship
- No serious criminal record
- Being of legal age
Documentation
- Foreign passport with a residence visa
- Certificate of knowledge of Uzbek
- Criminal record certificate
- Proof of income or employment
- Declaration of renunciation of the previous citizenship
- Formal application to the President
2By descent (ius sanguinis)
By descent (ius sanguinis)
Requirements
- At least one parent is an Uzbek citizen
- The birth must be registered at the consulate if it occurs abroad
- Uzbekistan does not recognize dual citizenship
Documentation
- Birth certificate
- Parents' Uzbek passports
- Consular birth registration
3By birth in the territory (limited ius soli)
By birth in the territory (limited ius soli)
Requirements
- Born in Uzbekistan to stateless parents
- Born in Uzbek territory where both parents are foreigners but the country of origin does not grant citizenship
Documentation
- Birth certificate issued in Uzbekistan
- Documentation showing the parents' statelessness
4Spouse of an Uzbek citizen (Citizenship Law 2020, art. 19)
Spouse of an Uzbek citizen (Citizenship Law 2020, art. 19)
Requirements
- The spouse of a citizen of Uzbekistan is EXEMPT from the 5-year residence requirement
- Must reside continuously in Uzbekistan for 3 YEARS TOGETHER WITH THE SPOUSE after the marriage is registered
- Renunciation of the foreign citizenship remains necessary (Uzbekistan does not allow dual citizenship save exceptional cases)
- Lawful income + commitment to the Constitution + Uzbek sufficient for communication
Documentation
Frequently asked questions about the nationality of Uzbekistan
How many years of residence does Uzbekistan require to naturalize?
According to the main pathway of Uzbekistan (Naturalization by residence), the term is 5 years. The complete details of requirements and exceptions appear in the fact sheet.
Does Uzbekistan allow dual nationality?
Renouncing the previous citizenship
Can the nationality of Uzbekistan be obtained by marriage?
Yes, through the Spouse of an Uzbek citizen pathway (3 years of cohabitation with the spouse (waives the general 5)). The complete requirements appear in the fact sheet of that pathway.
What documentation does naturalization in Uzbekistan require?
The Naturalization by residence pathway requires: Foreign passport with a residence visa; Certificate of knowledge of Uzbek; Criminal record certificate; Proof of income or employment; Declaration of renunciation of the previous citizenship; among 1 more documents.
What pathways exist to obtain the nationality of Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan provides 4 pathways: Naturalization by residence, By descent, By birth in the territory, Spouse of an Uzbek citizen.
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