Work Permit Application Pack

Who It's For

• Companies in Uzbekistan hiring foreign nationals for the first time
• HR teams managing ongoing work permit applications and annual renewals
• Foreign employees who need to understand the permit process and their required documents
• Companies with expiring permits who need the extension documentation package

Why You Need It

Work permit applications in Uzbekistan require the employer to produce letters, supporting documents, and forms in specific formats set by the Ministry of Employment. Any document that is missing, incorrectly formatted, or not notarised as required causes the entire application to be rejected — and the re-application window resets from the beginning. During re-application, the employee has no legal authorisation to work in Uzbekistan, which means project-critical personnel may need to leave the country. This pack includes every employer document required, a precise checklist, extension instructions, and templates for the accompanying employer letters.

Risks Without It

• Employee deported or required to leave Uzbekistan while a rejected application is re-processed
• Fines and sanctions for the employer for each day a foreign national works without a valid permit
• Project delays and costs from losing a key employee mid-engagement due to permit failure
• Permit rejections create a record that can complicate future applications for the same employee
• Employees working on an expired or rejected permit expose the company to serious regulatory action