Legal regulation of registration of citizens, foreign citizens and stateless persons

On July 10, 2025 the Uzbek Law "On registration of citizens of Uzbekistan, foreign citizens and stateless persons at the place of residence and place of stay" No.ZRU-1074 was adopted. The new law systematized the procedure for registering the population, defined mechanisms for interaction between government agencies and introduced modern digital registration tools.

The purpose of the law is to ensure the implementation of constitutional right to freedom of movement, choice of place of stay and residence, as well as the regulation of migration registration. At the same time, the law establishes that registration is not of a permissive nature and the absence of registration does not limit the rights of citizens, unless otherwise provided by law.

The adoption of the new law was a step towards creating a transparent, digital and less formalized population registration system. It takes into account modern migration realities, protects the rights of citizens and foreigners and simplifies administrative procedures.

The law defines key terms in detail:

• Place of residence is a residential premises where a person permanently or predominantly resides.
• Place of stay - temporary residence outside the place of permanent registration.
• Registration systems - "Manzil"/”Address” (registration at the place of residence), "E-xabar berish"/E-notification” and "E-mehmon"/”E-visitor” (registration at the place of stay).

Registration terms and procedure

• Citizens of Uzbekistan are required to register within 10 working days after changing their address.
• Foreigners and stateless persons permanently residing abroad - within 3 working days after entry to Uzbekistan (unless otherwise provided by international treaties).

Registration is carried out both in the departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and government service centers, and online through the Unified Portal.

Features for certain categories of persons

• Minors are registered at the address of their parents or guardians.
• For persons staying in hotels, sanatoriums and hospitals, registration is carried out through the “E-mehmon” system on a notification basis.
• When registering children at the place of residence of their parents, the consent of the owner of the property is not required.

Cancellation of registration

Registration can be cancelled:

• when moving to a new address;
• at the request of the owner in the absence of kinship or property rights;
• by court order (for example, in the event of loss of the right to use housing).

Registration of foreign citizens

For foreigners permanently residing in Uzbekistan, a procedure similar to that for citizens of the country has been established, but with the use of a residence permit or identification card. For those temporarily staying, registration at the place of stay is mandatory through "E-xabar berish" or "E-mehmon" system.

Digitalization of processes

The law integrates registration procedures with automated systems and interdepartmental data exchange. This allows for the application review period to be reduced to one working day and the bureaucratic burden to be reduced.

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF UZBEKISTAN CITIZENS

Type of registration	Grounds	Application deadline	Where to apply	Required documents	Peculiarities
Permanent (at place of residence)	Moving to a new address; returning to Uzbekistan for permanent residence	10 working days from the date of arrival	Migration and citizenship departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs; State service centers; Single portal	Passport or ID card of a citizen; passport or ID card of the owner of the property; statement (consent) of the owner; birth certificate of children (if necessary); guardianship documents (if necessary)	Owner's consent is not required when registering children at their parents' address; registration is via the "Manzil" system
Temporary (at the place of stay)	Living outside of a permanent address (renting, staying with relatives, business trip, etc.)	10 working days for citizens Uzbekistan; 3 working days for foreigners	Migration departments; State service centers; police department support points; Single portal; E-xabar berish" system; "E-mehmon" system	Passport or ID card of a citizen; passport or ID card of the owner of the property; statement (consent) of the owner or a lease agreement registered with the tax authorities; documents for children (if necessary)	Registration period - up to 1 year; when staying in hotels, sanatoriums, hospitals, registration is carried out automatically through "E-mehmon"
Automatic registration	Accommodation in hotels, sanatoriums, hospitals	On the day of check-in/admission	Through the "E-mehmon" system	Passport or ID card of a citizen (data entered by employees of the institution)	It is issued on a notification basis without personal application.
Registration of children under 16 years of age	Living with parents or guardians	Simultaneously with the registration of parents	Migration departments; State service centers; portal	Birth certificate or guardianship document	Owner's consent is not required

Social norm of housing area and grounds for refusal of registration

Criterion	Registration at the place of residence	Registration at the place of stay	Example from practice
Social norm of housing area	Applies - refusal if per person there is less than the norm established by the Cabinet of Ministers. Exceptions: registration of close relatives, children with parents/guardians, by court decision, when providing official housing.	Not applicable, but the premises must be suitable for habitation.	Housing 30 m², 5 people already registered, one more is planned to be registered - refusal, except in cases of kinship or court decision.
Consent of the owner of the property	Mandatory, except for registering children with parents/guardians or by court order.	Mandatory, except in cases where there is a lease agreement registered with the tax authorities.	The owner does not agree to register the tenant - refusal if there is no lease agreement with tax registration.
Documents	Fake or invalid documents are grounds for refusal.	Fake or invalid documents are grounds for refusal.	When submitting documents, it turned out that the child’s birth certificate was fake - refusal.
Restricted areas	Prohibition of registration in closed military towns, emergency zones, especially important facilities, zones with special living conditions.	Prohibition of registration in closed military towns, emergency zones, especially important facilities, zones with special living conditions.	An attempt to register in a closed border zone will result in refusal unless there is a special permit.
Other grounds	Lack of the right to use housing or title documents.	The specified location does not meet the requirements for habitation (e.g. emergency or unsuitable housing).	Registration in a house recognized as unsafe means refusal until violations are corrected.

 

Cancellation of registration of citizens of Uzbekistan at the place of residence

Reason for cancellation	Who makes the decision?	Required documents	Peculiarities
Registration at a new place of residence	Internal Affairs Agencies	Passport or ID card	Deregistration from the previous address occurs automatically
Statement from the owner of the property (in the absence of kinship/property rights)	Internal Affairs Agencies	Owner's passport; housing document; application	Exception: if the right of residence is established by a court or by agreement of the parties
Moving abroad for permanent residence	Internal Affairs Agencies	Biometric passport for travel; application	A completed exit permit is required.
Personal statement of a citizen	Internal Affairs Agencies	Passport; application	Submission through a representative with a notarized power of attorney is possible.
Violation of social norms for housing area	Court	Court decision	Cancellation is only possible by court order.
Loss of the right to use housing, recognition as missing or deceased, eviction	Court	Court decision	Includes cases of loss of housing rights
Registration based on forged documents or illegal actions	Court	Court decision	May result in criminal liability
Sentence to life imprisonment	Court	Court decision	Annulment due to sentence
Death of a citizen	Automatically (Registry Office → Ministry of Internal Affairs)	Death certificate (if submitted through the owner)	The data is received via the interdepartmental exchange system

 

REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS AT THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE

Registration at the place of residence is a mandatory migration registration procedure, which is subject to foreign citizens and stateless persons who have received the right to permanent residence in Uzbekistan. It confirms the legality of residence and provides access to social, medical and administrative services.

1. Who is required to register?

• Foreign citizens who have a residence permit in Uzbekistan.
• Stateless persons who have received a permanent residence permit.

 

Registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in Uzbekistan at the place of residence

Stage	Action	Who performs	Term	Required documents	Peculiarities
1	Preparation of a package of documents	Foreigner or stateless person	Before contacting	Passport or travel document; residence permit or ID card; passport/ ID of the owner of the property; consent of the owner (if necessary); documents for children	The owner's consent is not required when registering children with parents or guardians
2	Submitting an application	Applicant	Within 10 working days from the date of receiving a residence permit or change of address	Application of the established form	Contact in person only
3	Verification of authenticity of documents	Employee of the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs	On the day of application	—	The legality of residence and housing rights is being checked
4	Formation of an electronic questionnaire in the "Manzil" system	Employee of the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs	On the day of application	—	The questionnaire is confirmed by the applicant and the owner of the property (if necessary)
5	Issuance of a registration certificate	Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs	1 working day	—	The certificate is provided in electronic and/or paper form.

 

REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS AT THE PLACE OF STAY

Even if they have permanent registration at their place of residence, foreign citizens and stateless persons are required to register at their place of stay if they are temporarily outside their permanent address. The procedure for this is established by the Uzbek Law No. ZRU-1074 dated July 10, 2025.

1. Who is subject to registration at the place of stay

• Foreigners and stateless persons with a residence permit who are temporarily located in another locality or at another address.
• Persons living in hotels, sanatoriums, hospitals, rented apartments, with relatives or friends.

Registration of foreign citizens at the place of stay

Stage	Action	Who performs	Term	Required documents	Peculiarities
1	Preparation of documents	Foreigner or stateless person	Before contacting	Passport or travel document; housing documents; owner's consent or lease agreement; documents for children	Consent is not required if the lease is registered with the tax authorities.
2	Filing a notice or application	Applicant/Housing Owner	3 working days from arrival	Application or electronic notification	When registering online via "E-xabar berish” no need to contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs
3	Checking information	Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs	On the day of submission	—	The legality of residence and the owner's authority are checked
4	Registration in "E-mehmon" (at a hotel, sanatorium, hospital)	Administration of the institution	On the day of check-in	Passport or travel document	Automatic registration without participation of a foreigner
5	Issuance of a registration certificate	Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs	1 working day	—	When registering online, the certificate is available in electronic form.

 

ISSUANCE OF A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN UZBEKISTAN

FOREIGNERS AND STATELESS PERSONS

A permanent residence permit is a key document that gives foreign citizens and stateless persons the right to permanently live, work and enjoy social guarantees in Uzbekistan. For those who live outside the country, the procedure for obtaining a permit has its own specifics related to the submission of documents and interdepartmental checks.

1. Who can apply?

• Foreign citizens who have permanent residence in other countries.
• Stateless persons officially registered outside of Uzbekistan.

2. Conditions of receipt

• Availability of legal grounds for permanent residence (family ties, employment contract, investment, qualifications).
• No ban on entry into Uzbekistan.
• Compliance with health and safety legislation.

3. Where to apply

• Diplomatic missions or consular offices of Uzbekistan in the country of residence.
• The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan - if the applicant is temporarily in the country.

4. Package of documents

1. Application in the established form.
2. Passport or other travel document.
3. Autobiography.
4. 4 photos.
5. Certificate of no criminal record in the country of residence.
6. Documents confirming the grounds for residence (kinship, employment contract, investment project).
7. Receipt for payment of state duty.

5. Procedure for consideration

1. Acceptance of documents by the consulate or the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
2. Checking the completeness of the package and the authenticity of the information.
3. Sending a request to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan.
4. Interdepartmental verification (migration, law enforcement and medical authorities).
5. Making a decision and obtaining permission.

6. Deadlines

• Up to 3 months from the date of submission of a complete set of documents.
• Extension is possible if additional checks are required.

Procedure for obtaining a permanent residence permit

Stage	Action	Organ	Term	Peculiarities
1	Submission of application and documents	Consulate/Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the Ministry of Internal Affairs	At any time	By the applicant in person
2	Primary check	Consulate or Ministry of Internal Affairs	1-3 days	Checking the completeness and correctness of documents
3	Transfer to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan	Consulate	Up to 5 days	Cover letter
4	Interdepartmental audit	Ministry of Internal Affairs and government agencies	Up to 3 months	Checking criminal records, health, migration data
5	Making a decision	Ministry of Internal Affairs	Within the established time limit	The decision is sent to the consulate
6	Issuance of a permit	Consulate or Ministry of Internal Affairs	1-3 days	The permit is issued in the form of a document or ID card.

 

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS AT THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE

Cancellation of registration means the removal of a foreign citizen or stateless person from the register at his/her permanent residence address in Uzbekistan. This procedure is carried out in cases established by law and entails changes to the migration databases of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

1. Grounds for cancellation of registration

1.1. By decision of the internal affairs bodies

• Registration at a new place of residence.
• Personal statement of a foreigner or stateless person.
• A written statement from the owner of the property (if the foreigner does not have property rights and is not related to the owner).
• Departure for permanent residence outside of Uzbekistan.

1.2. By court decision

• Loss of the right to use residential premises.
• Eviction based on a court decision.
• Recognition of registration as illegal (for example, when forged documents are discovered).

1.3 Automatic cancellation

• Death of a foreign citizen (based on civil registry office data).
• Deregistration of minors together with parents/guardians.

2. Cancellation procedure

1. The initiator is the foreigner himself, the owner of the property, the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the court.
2. Submitting an application to the Migration and Citizenship Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
3. Provision of documents:
   • Passport or travel document.
   • Housing documents (if submitted by the owner).
   • Additional documents depending on the reason.
4. Verification of documents and formation of questionnaires in the Manzil system.
5. Deregistration and issuance of a certificate of cancellation (upon request).

3. Deadlines

• When submitted through the Ministry of Internal Affairs - up to 1 working day .
• In the case of a court decision - after the decision comes into legal force.

 

Grounds and procedure for cancellation of registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons at the place of residence

Base	Who makes the decision?	Required documents	Note
Registration at a new address	Internal Affairs Agencies	Passport, application	Automatic deregistration at the old address
Personal statement of a foreigner	Internal Affairs Agencies	Passport, application	Submission through a representative by power of attorney is possible
Statement from the owner of the property	Internal Affairs Agencies	Owner's passport, housing document, application	Exception: if the right of residence is established by a court or an agreement
Moving abroad for permanent residence	Internal Affairs Agencies	Passport, exit permit, application	Deregistration before departure
Loss of the right to use housing	Court	Court decision	For example, termination of a lease agreement
Illegal registration	Court	Court decision	In case of forged documents or illegal actions
Death of a Foreigner	Automatically (Registry Office → Ministry of Internal Affairs)	Death certificate (if submitted by relatives)	Interdepartmental data exchange
Removal of minors from parents/guardians	Automatically	—	According to data from the Manzil system

 

REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS AND STATELESS PERSONS TEMPORARILY RESIDING IN UZBEKISTAN

Foreign citizens and stateless persons who permanently reside outside of Uzbekistan but temporarily enter Uzbekistan ( i.e. tourists, guests on business trips, etc.) are required to register at their place of stay. This requirement is established by the Uzbek Law No.ZRU-1074 dated July 10, 2025 and is aimed at controlling migration processes.

1. Who is subject to registration

• Foreigners and stateless persons who have permanent residence in other countries.
• Regardless of the purpose of entry: tourism, business trip, treatment, study, visit to relatives, etc.

2. Registration deadlines

• 3 working days from the moment of entry into Uzbekistan or arrival at a new place of stay.
• When staying in hotels, sanatoriums, hospitals, registration is carried out on the day of arrival through the "E-mehmon" system.

3. Registration bodies and methods

• Migration and citizenship departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - personal appeal.
• “E-xabar berish” system — online registration when staying in private housing.
• "E-mehmon" system is an automatic registration for stays in hotels, sanatoriums and other official places of accommodation.

4. Required documents

1. Passport or travel document.
2. Passport or ID card of the owner of the property (if living in a private house/apartment).
3. Consent of the property owner or a lease agreement registered with the tax authorities.
4. Child's birth certificate (if children are being registered).

5. Features

• When staying at a hotel, registration is carried out automatically by the administration of the institution.
• If the rental property is registered with the tax authorities, the owner’s consent is not required.
• Registration at the place of stay is not a permanent registration and is valid only within the specified period of stay.

 

Registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons at the place of stay

Stage	Action	Who performs	Term	Required documents	Peculiarities
1	Preparation of documents	Foreigner or stateless person	Before contacting	Passport; housing documents; owner's consent or lease agreement; documents for children	Consent is not required for registered leases
2	Filing a notice or application	Applicant/Housing Owner	3 working days from entry	Application or electronic notification	Online registration is possible through "E-xabar berish” system
3	Checking information	Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs	On the day of submission	—	The legality of residence and documents are checked
4	Registration in "E-mehmon"	Administration of a hotel, sanatorium, hospital	On the day of check-in	Passport or travel document	Automatic registration
5	Issuance of registration confirmation	Migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or online service	1 working day	—	Electronic certificate or paper form