The procedure for registration of documents for admission to citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan

According to the "Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan", admission to citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan is carried out:

1. In general order;

2. In a simplified manner;

3. In an exceptional manner.

Admission to citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the general order
The general procedure for admission to citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan is carried out in relation to a citizen of a foreign state or a stateless person, if he:

a) issued a renunciation of the citizenship of a foreign state;
b) from the date of receipt of a residence permit for a stateless person and until the day of filing an application for admission to the citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan, permanently resides in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan for five years continuously;

c) has a legitimate source of existence;

d) undertakes to comply with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

e) speaks the state language within the limits necessary for communication. The procedure for determining the level of knowledge of the state language is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The condition stipulated by the first part of clause "b" does not apply to a stateless person who is married to a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan and, after marriage, has continuously lived with his spouse in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan for three years.

At the same time, the period of residence in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan is considered continuous if a stateless person has left the Republic of Uzbekistan in aggregate for no more than one hundred and eighty-three days within one year.

Admission to the citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan in a simplified manner
The simplified procedure for admission to the citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan is carried out in relation to a compatriot who is a citizen of a foreign state or a stateless person, if he:

a) has at least one relative in a straight ascending line, living in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan and being a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

b) has a legitimate source of existence;

c) undertakes to comply with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
d) speaks the state language within the limits necessary for communication, in the manner prescribed by law.

The condition stipulated by the first part of clause "a" may not be taken into account in relation to a compatriot and (or) members of his family who have high achievements in the field of science and scientific activity, technology, culture and sports, as well as have a profession or qualifications of interest to the Republic Uzbekistan.
The Commission on Citizenship Issues under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan considers materials and makes proposals to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the advisability of granting citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan to persons specified in parts one and two of this article.

On the basis of the decision taken, the person is issued a letter of guarantee on the granting of citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan, if this person renounces the citizenship of the state in which he is a member.
The letter of guarantee is valid for one year. By decision of the Commission on Citizenship Issues under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the validity of the letter of guarantee may be extended for another year.

The letter of guarantee is handed over by the internal affairs body or consular office to the applicant or his legal representative, or sent by mail.

Admission to the citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan is carried out in accordance with the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan after the applicant submits a document on renouncing the citizenship of a foreign state.
Admission to the citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan in an exceptional manner
Based on national interests, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan may grant citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan to citizens of foreign states and stateless persons without applying the requirements of Articles 19 and 20 of the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Recognition of citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan in relation to a stateless person
A person who has arrived and is permanently registered in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan before January 1, 1995, who has not acquired the citizenship of a foreign state and who lives prior to the entry into force of this Law on the basis of a residence permit in the Republic of Uzbekistan for a stateless person, upon expression of desire, is recognized as a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

A child whose parents (single parent) are recognized as citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan is recognized as a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the grounds specified in the first part of this article.