The Embassy of India, Tashkent, advises all Indian nationals intending to work in Uzbekistan that a mandatory Work Visa must be secured from the Embassy of Uzbekistan in India before commencing travel. All prospective applicants are urged to ensure that they possess a valid Work Permit before accepting any employment and travelling to Uzbekistan.
Key Points regarding Work Permit in Uzbekistan:
- Work Visa is Mandatory: Any Indian national intending to work in the Republic of Uzbekistan must enter the country on a Work Visa, which is obtained based on a valid work permit and sponsorship from a legally registered entity (employer).
- Visa Fraud Alert: Be highly suspicious of any recruiter, agency, or individual who advises you to travel to Uzbekistan on a Tourist Visa or any other type of visa with the promise of changing it to a work visa after arrival. (This is often a key indicator of employment fraud).
- How to Apply for a Work Visa: Legitimate applicants should apply for a Work Visa directly at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in India with the required documentation, as listed at https://gov.uz/en/mfa/activity_page/o-zbekiston-respublikasi-vizasi .
- Do Not make any payments to recruiters or agencies without the guarantee of the necessary legal documents for a Work Visa application.
- Insist that the sponsoring entity provide all necessary paperwork for a Work Visa application before you travel.