Work Permit for Foreign Specialists in Uzbekistan.

In Uzbekistan, foreign nationals planning to work in the country must obtain a work permit. Ummeli Trust offers comprehensive services for obtaining work permits for foreign specialists, including document collection, process support, and interaction with government authorities.

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Legal Framework

The main regulatory acts governing the work permit process include:

• Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On External Labor Migration.”
• Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 244 dated April 25, 2022, “On the Procedure for Employing Foreign Labor.”
  

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What is a Work Permit?

• A work permit is an official document that grants a foreign specialist the right to work in Uzbekistan for a specific position and period.

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Who Needs a Work Permit?

• Foreign nationals employed in Uzbekistan under a labor contract.
• Employers hiring foreign specialists.

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Steps to Obtain a Work Permit

1. Permission to Employ Foreign Labor
   The employer submits an application to the Agency for External Labor Migration to obtain permission to hire foreign workers.
2. Work Permit for the Foreign Specialist
   After receiving the permission, the employer can apply for a work permit for a specific foreign national.
3. Registration with Migration Authorities
   Once the work permit is issued, the foreign worker must register with migration authorities.

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Required Documents

For permission to employ foreign labor:

• Employer’s application.
• Justification for the need to hire foreign specialists.
• Documents confirming the specialist’s qualifications.
• A copy of the employer’s charter or registration certificate.

For the work permit application by the foreign specialist:

• Passport (copy with notarized translation).
• Education and qualification documents.
• Certificate of no criminal record (if required).
• Photographs.
• Visa (if required).

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Timeframes

The process of obtaining permission and the work permit takes 15–20 business days.

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Benefits for IT Park Residents

Companies that are IT Park residents enjoy simplified procedures for obtaining permissions and work permits, including exemption from state duty payments for permits.

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Penalties for Violations

Employers hiring foreign specialists without proper permits are subject to administrative liability, including fines and a ban on further employment of foreign labor.