Moving to Uzbekistan
Located between the Amu Darya (Oxus) and Syr‑Darya (Jaxarteo) Rivers, Uzbekistan lies at the heart of central Asia. Along its borders are Afghanistan to the south, Turkmenistan to the west an
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Capital
Tashkent (Toshkent)
Region
Asia (Central Asia)
Currency
UZS
Cost of Living Index
27.3
Net Monthly Salary
2772
Healthcare
Universal/Beveridge
Safety Index
N/A
Rent Index
12.2
Quality Index
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Country Profile
In-depth facts & data for Uzbekistan· Updated 2026-06-02
Located between the Amu Darya (Oxus) and Syr‑Darya (Jaxarteo) Rivers, Uzbekistan lies at the heart of central Asia. Along its borders are Afghanistan to the south, Turkmenistan to the west and south, Kazakhstan to the north, and Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to the east. Aside from Liechtenstein, Uzbekistan is the world’s…
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Government jobs in Uzbekistan
- Uzbekistan Government Jobs · Civil Service Agency (Uzbekistan)
Official Languages
Official Links
- Migration Agency under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan
Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps.
Newcomer Checklist
- - Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel
- - Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required
- - Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps
- - Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels
Local Services & Setup
Banking: Confirm newcomer-friendly banks locally.
Fintech: Confirm available local payment apps.
Healthcare access: Limited
Health waiting period: 180 day(s)
Emergency & Safety
Save local emergency, police, medical, embassy, and fraud-reporting contacts after arrival. Check official government portals before relying on third-party lists.
Crime index: N/A · Safety index: N/A
Settlement Funds & Financial Notes
Settlement funds guidance is being added for this country.
City-Level Cost Snapshot
| City | Single monthly | Family monthly | 1BR center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | €4,563 – €5,719 | €15,347 – €20,462 | €1,998 – €2,664 |
Who Qualifies Best
Qualification profile data is being added for this country.
Official vs Reality
Reality-check comparisons are being added for this country.
Sources & References
Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules.
- MigrantIQ country profile
Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07.
- World Bank and public data sources
Used for economic and country-level indicators where available.
- Numbeo and public cost datasets
Used for cost-of-living signals for Uzbekistan where available.
Foreign embassies in Uzbekistan
50 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below.
- Consulate of France in Samarkand, Uzbekistan — 🇫🇷 France, Samarkand
- Consulate of Austria in Tashkent, Uzbekistan — 🇦🇹 Austria, Tashkent
- Consulate of Belgium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan — 🇧🇪 Belgium, Tashkent
- Consulate of Cyprus in Tashkent, Uzbekistan — 🇨🇾 Cyprus, Tashkent
- Consulate of Finland in Tashkent, Uzbekistan — 🇫🇮 Finland, Tashkent
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