Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan launched its first Golden Visa in June 2025. Central Asia’s largest economy has a population above 34 million, substantial gold and natural gas reserves, and an ongoing program of economic reform.

Uzbekistan Golden Visa

Uzbekistan grants residence permits through three investment routes, with thresholds starting at $100,000 for property in the regions and rising to $300,000 in Tashkent. A government fund donation and a local business investment route are also available, granting permits of between three and ten years.

The program is new and has no established agent network or published processing timeline. Investors should seek written confirmation of requirements before committing funds.

Uzbekistan has discussed a citizenship by investment program requiring a $1 million investment. This has not been implemented, and investors can currently apply for residency only, not citizenship.

Established Programs For Investors

The Caribbean programs grant citizenship rather than residency, complete in four to eight months, and require no relocation.

Grenada ranks 63rd on the Index, reaching 179 destinations, 59.6% of world GDP and 79.4% of global travel, and holds an E-2 treaty with the United States allowing citizens to apply for a US investor visa.

Antigua And Barbuda sits 65th with 186 destinations and 58.8% of world GDP, covering a spouse, children and dependent parents on a single application. St Kitts And Nevis reaches 191 destinations from the longest-running program in the world.

The Portugal Golden Visa requires a qualifying fund investment from €500,000 and asks for seven days a year in the country, with permanent residence available after five years. The Portuguese passport ranks 15th on the Index, reaching 214 destinations, 99.4% of world GDP and 99.6% of global travel.

Uzbekistan Passport Strength and Ranking

Uzbekistan ranks 113th of 199 on the La Vida Passport Value Index. The Uzbek passport reaches 105 of the world’s 227 destinations without a prior visa, representing 32.9% of world GDP and 31.8% of global travel measured by international visitor arrivals.

Uzbek nationals require advance visas for the United States, the United Kingdom, the Schengen Area, China and Japan. Those five destinations account for the majority of the gap between an Uzbek passport and an investment-grade one.

Citizenship and Residency by Investment Programs

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