Work Visa (Type E)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- $161 USD
- Validity
- 6 months to 1 year
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Work visa (Type E) is for foreign nationals employed in Uzbekistan. Requires an invitation from a registered Uzbekistan company and an employment contract for more than 3 months. Employer must obtain a Corporate Work License before employee can apply. Cannot convert from tourist status within the country - must apply at Uzbekistan consulate abroad.
Eligibility
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Employment
Applicant must have an employment contract with a registered Uzbekistan company for more than 3 months. Employer must prove necessity of hiring foreign worker through local labor market search.
Required status: Employment contract for more than 3 months with Uzbekistan employer
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Must be issued by a company registered in Uzbekistan
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority; Permit number: Work permit number from employer
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer obtains Corporate Work License ($30 USD, valid 6 months to 1 year) and completes local labor market search to prove necessity of foreign hire.
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Document submission
Submit work visa application at Uzbekistan consulate abroad (cannot apply from within Uzbekistan on tourist status).
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Fee payment
Pay work permit fee ($810 USD) and E visa fee ($161 USD).
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, which can take up to 3 months including labor market tests and visa application.
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Visa collection
Collect work visa from embassy.