to the Order of the Minister for Development of Information Technologies and Communications of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 233-mh dated September 12, 2022
a. Recommendation for obtaining “IT-Visa” to citizens and stateless individuals of countries that have introduced a visa regime with the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as stateless persons of countries for which the Republic of Uzbekistan has introduced a visa-free regime;
a. foreign investor:
b. foreign specialist:
a. In the event that the applicant is found to have violated the rules of stay in the Republic of Uzbekistan;
c. If the applicant does not meet the requirements for issuing recommendations set out in this Regulation.
a. In case of incomplete investments in the activities of a legal entity-resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan by foreign investors in the field of information technologies within three months from the date of recommendation;
b. In case of non-fulfillment by a foreign IT specialist of a labor contract (civil law contract) with a legal entity-resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan within thirty working days or termination of the concluded labor contract;
c. When the founder (participant) of a Technopark resident is deprived of the status of a Technopark resident of which he is a founder (participant) or his withdrawal from the Technopark.
to the Regulations on the procedure for providing recommendations to foreign investors and IT specialists, as well as founders (Participants) of residents of the Technopark of Software Products and Information Technologies
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Step 1 |
Applicant (legal entity) |
Submits an application to the Directorate along with all required documents (including the business plan) in the approved format to register as a Technopark resident. |
As needed |
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Step 2 |
Directorate |
1. Accepts applications and documents and verifies their accuracy and completeness. 2. Refuses to consider an application if the application contains inaccurate information or documents are not submitted in full. 3. Submits the documents to the Expert Council. |
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Step 3 |
Expert Council |
1. Considers applications for recommendation and, based on the results of the consideration, adopts a conclusion on recommendation or decline to issue a recommendation. 2. Conducts a remote interview with the applicant if necessary. |
Within 20 days |
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Step 4 |
Directorate |
1. Makes a decision to issue or decline to issue a recommendation based on the conclusion of the Expert Council. 2. Sends notification of the decision to the e-mail address specified in the applicant's application. 3. Formalizes the recommendation. |
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Step 5 |
Directorate |
In case the applicant is abroad, the directorate applies to the Consular and Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and territorial subdivisions in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and regions for registration of “IT-visa” with a recommendation, a copy of passport, as well as a questionnaire of the established sample. |
Within 1 working day |
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Step 6 |
Directorate |
Provides a recommendation based on the applicant's identification document when applying for a recommendation. |
Immediately |
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Step 7 |
Employer, Technopark resident or investee legal entity that is a resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan |
In case of being in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the applicant, who is a citizen of the countries that have introduced visa regime with the Republic of Uzbekistan, shall apply on their behalf to the Internal Affairs Authorities for issuance of “IT-Visa”. |
As needed |
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Step 8 |
Directorate |
Enters the relevant information into the Common Electronic Registry of Recommendations. |
Within 1 working day |
to the Regulation on the Procedure for Providing Recommendations to Foreign Investors and IT Specialists, as well as Founders (Participants) of Residents of Technopark of Software Products and Information Technologies
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1. Full Name: | |||||
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2. Date of birth (dd, mm, yy): | |||||
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3. Sex: □ Male □ Female | |||||
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4. Citizenship: | |||||
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5. Passport series & number: | |||||
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6. Date of issue: | |||||
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7. Expiration date: | |||||
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8. Copy of passport: download | |||||
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9. One color photograph: download | |||||
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10. Address of residence in the Republic of Uzbekistan (for applicants staying in the Republic of Uzbekistan): |
11. Cell phone: 12. Additional contact number: 13. E-mail: | ||||
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14. Planned period of stay in the Republic of Uzbekistan: | |||||
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15. Previous trips to the Republic of Uzbekistan (date, purpose): | |||||
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16. What countries have you visited in the last three years and purpose? | |||||
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Details of accompanying relatives (spouse, parents, and children only): | |||||
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Degree of kinship: |
Date of birth |
Citizenship |
Passport Copy: Download | |
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For an IT specialist | |||||
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1. Name of the employer legal entity: | |||||
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2. Employer's phone number and address: | |||||
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3. A Document certifying that the annual income for the last 12 months, authorized by the Bank or the relevant authority as of the date of application, is not less than $30 000 USD equivalent: download | |||||
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4. Document attesting the applicant's major and qualification in the IT sector (diploma, certificate, or other): download | |||||
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5. Resume (attach) | |||||
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6. Letter (petition) from an employer-resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, confirming the intention to hire the applicant as an employee in the IT sector: download | |||||
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7. Petitioner Full Name: | |||||
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8. Petitioner Position: | |||||
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9. Petitioner Cell Phone: | |||||
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Investment project name | |||||
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1. Investment project name: | |||||
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2. Investment project info on the development of the IT sector: | |||||
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3. Bank statement confirming the amount of the proposed investment in the development of the IT sector: download | |||||
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4. Copy of the decision confirming the authority of the person acting on behalf of the investor company planning to invest in the development of the IT sector: download | |||||
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5. Letter (petition) of the legal entity-resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan on realization of the investment project with the applicant: download | |||||
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6. Petitioner Full Name: | |||||
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7. Petitioner Position: | |||||
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8. Petitioner Cell Phone: | |||||
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For a resident-founder (participant) of the Technopark of Software Products and Information Technologies | |||||
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1. Name of the Technopark resident-company: | |||||
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I was warned about responsibility for violating the rules of stay of foreign citizens in the Republic of Uzbekistan. I acknowledge and agree that my personal data requested in this application must necessarily be submitted for the consideration of the application. I am aware of and agree to all personal data relating to me and indicated in this application to be transferred to the competent authorities and processed by them in order for them to decide on my application. I confirm that all the information I have provided in the application is true and complete. I am aware that incorrect information may result in refusal or revocation of the visa issued, as well as criminal liability under the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan. I am aware that an issued “IT-Visa” or “IT-Card” can be revoked if I do not comply with the conditions of its issuance. | |||||
to the Regulation on the Procedure for Providing Recommendations to Foreign Investors and Information Technology Specialists, as well as Founders (Participants) of Technopark of Software Products and Information Technologies Residents
