How to Get Uzbekistan CitizenshipKey facts
- Residence for naturalisation
- 5 years
- Language
- Test or certificate
- Dual citizenship
- Not accepted
- Civic test
- No civic knowledge requirement
- Criminal record
- No criminal record condition in the law
- Income condition
- Income or economic resources must be shown
- Dual citizenship in detail
- Not acceptedNew citizens must give up their previous citizenship.Authorities can withdraw citizenship from citizens who naturalise abroad.
- Available routes
- Region
- Asia
- Law in force as of
- 1 January 2024
- Last checked
- Not yet checked by our team
The rule text in the sections below was coded for the law on 1 January 2024. A November 2026 search found no later change for this country, but this has not been verified.
Naturalisation (residence)
For foreign nationals living in Uzbekistan, this is the ordinary route based on residence. Authorities retain discretion and may refuse an application even when the conditions are met.
- Residence
- 5 years
Person has been permanently resident for 5 years in the country.
- Previous citizenship
- New citizens must give up their previous citizenship
Renunciation of citizenship of another country required.
- Language
- Required, with a test or certificate
Person speaks the state language to the extent necessary for communication
- Civic knowledge
- No civic knowledge requirement
- Criminal record
- No criminal record condition in the law
- Income or economic resources
- Income or economic resources must be shown
Lawful sources of subsistence.
Marriage or civil partnership
For spouses of citizens of Uzbekistan, the rules below set out what this route requires. Authorities retain discretion and may refuse an application even when the conditions are met.
Person is married to a citizen of Uzbekistan and after marriage lives together with his/her spouse in Uzbekistan for three years. Other requirements: see the rules for ordinary naturalisation (except residence requirement).
Descent (citizen parent)
This route covers children of a citizen of Uzbekistan, subject to the conditions below.
Descent (born in country)
Person is born in Uzbekistan to two citizen parents or a citizenship parent and a stateless parent.
Descent (born in country)
Person is born in Uzbekistan to a citizen and a foreigner and neither of the parents have permanent residence in the country, the written agreement of the parents is required.
Descent (born abroad)
Person is born in Uzbekistan to two citizen parents or a citizenship parent and a stateless parent.
Descent (born abroad)
Person is born in Uzbekistan to a citizen and a foreigner and neither of the parents have permanent residence in the country, the written agreement of the parents is required.
Child of a new citizen
A parent acquiring citizenship of Uzbekistan is the basis of this route.
Person is a child and both parents acquire citizenship of Uzbekistan.
Person is a child and one parent acquires citizenship of Uzbekistan and request for citizenship.
Adoption
This route covers people adopted by a citizen of Uzbekistan, subject to the conditions below. The law of Uzbekistan confers citizenship automatically, independent of any administrative decision.
Person is adopted by a citizen or a couple one of whom is a citizen and the other is stateless. If one adoptive parent is a foreigner, the agreement of both parents is required. Child's consent is required if between 14 and 18 years.
Former citizens (reacquisition)
Earlier citizenship of Uzbekistan is the basis of this route. An application is required, and citizenship must be granted once the legal conditions are met.
Person is a former citizen and has not lost citizenship on security grounds.
Ethnic or cultural affinity
An ethnic or cultural connection to Uzbekistan is the basis of this route. Authorities retain discretion and may refuse an application even when the conditions are met.
Person has at least one relative in the direct ascending line residing in Uzbekistan and being a citizen of Uzbekistan or person is a compatriot. Other conditions: See the rules for ordinary naturalisation (except renunciation requirement and residence requirement)
Stateless persons
For people without any citizenship, the rules below show what the law of Uzbekistan provides.
Foundlings
Person is a child who is present in Uzbekistan and of unknown parentage.
Otherwise stateless (born in country)
Person is born in Uzbekistan to stateless parents who are permanently residing in the country.
Stateless persons
Person registered as stateless person before 1 January 2005 and declares he/she wishes to acquire citizenship.
Stateless persons
Person is a stateless person and has permanently resided in Uzbekistan for 15 years.
Stateless persons
Person is a stateless child of a citizen of Uzbekistand and declares he/she wishes to acquire citizenship.
Special achievements
This route covers people recognised for special achievements or for contributions to Uzbekistan, subject to the conditions below. Authorities retain discretion and may refuse an application even when the conditions are met.
Person has high achievements in science, technology or culture or has a profession or qualification of interest to the country. Other conditions: See the rules for ordinary naturalisation (except renunciation requirement and residence requirement)
Acquisition of citizenship is considered to be in the national interest. No further conditions.
Not available in Uzbekistan: Birth in the country, Other family members of citizens, Citizens of specific countries, Residence during childhood, Very long residence, Refugees, Public or military service, Investment. Based on the GLOBALCIT coding of the law, updated with in-force changes.
Dual citizenship
Uzbekistan does not generally accept dual citizenship.
- New citizens
- New citizens must give up their previous citizenship
- Citizens who naturalise abroad
- Authorities can withdraw citizenship from citizens who naturalise abroad
Person has acquired citizenship of another state.
Compare with neighbours
The period of 5 years set under the law of Uzbekistan is also the most common one in Central Asia.
Compare Uzbekistan with all countries in the residence ranking
| Country | Residence | Language | Dual citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kazakhstan | 5 years | None | Not accepted |
 Kyrgyzstan | 5 years | Required, no test | Accepted |
 Tajikistan | 5 years | Required, no test | Not accepted |
 Turkmenistan | 5 years | Required, no test | Citizens abroad only |
Official sources
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Naturalisation provisions: Nationality law: Art. 19.
Cite this page
TravelDecl. (n.d.). How to Get Uzbekistan Citizenship. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://traveldecl.com/citizenship/uzbekistan/
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Sources and licence
Vink, van der Baaren, Bauböck, Džankić, Honohan, Manby (2025). GLOBALCIT Citizenship Law Dataset v3.1. Global Citizenship Observatory, https://hdl.handle.net/1814/73190. CC BY 4.0. Modified by TravelDecl.
Modified by TravelDecl: updated with changes after 1 January 2024.
GLOBALCIT codes the law as written. Fees, processing times, quotas and how officials apply the rules in practice are not in this dataset: check them with the official authority.
FAQ
How many years to become an Uzbekistani citizen?
5 years of residence, under the ordinary naturalisation route. The conditions that come with it are listed on this page.
Does Uzbekistan allow dual citizenship?
Generally no. The law of Uzbekistan does not accept dual citizenship in either direction.
Do I need a language test for Uzbekistani citizenship?
Applicants must provide a language test result or certificate.
Is there a civic knowledge test for Uzbekistani citizenship?
Applicants for Uzbekistani citizenship are not asked to demonstrate civic knowledge.
Do I have to give up my current citizenship to get Uzbekistani citizenship?
Yes, you must give up your current citizenship to get Uzbekistani citizenship.
Can I get Uzbekistan citizenship by marriage?
Yes, the law of Uzbekistan has a route for spouses. Procedure: discretionary.
Can I get Uzbekistan citizenship by descent?
Yes. A child of a citizen can acquire citizenship of Uzbekistan by descent. Procedure: automatic, entitlement.
Can I get Uzbekistan citizenship by investment?
No investment route is coded in the law of Uzbekistan.
Related pages
Also see: Uzbekistan passport, visa-free access and entry rules. Latest law changes.
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