Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Starting from 11 October 2025, Uzbekistan will abolish the law “On the List of Categories of Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan Subject to Permanent Registration in the City of Tashkent and Tashkent Region,” which was originally adopted in 2011.

This change is part of the new Law “On the Registration of Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Foreign Citizens, and Stateless Persons by Place of Residence and Place of Stay,” signed by the President on 11 July. The law will take effect three months after its official publication.

The repeal of the existing regulation stems from the need to align legislation with the Constitution, specifically Article 32, which guarantees the right of citizens to freely choose their place of residence and to move throughout the territory of the country. Previously, permanent residence in the capital was limited to individuals from 12 strictly defined categories — for example, property owners, their close relatives, individuals appointed to government positions and their family members, among others. This list has now been eliminated, meaning that any citizen may apply for permanent registration in Tashkent or the Tashkent region.

The new law introduces modern mechanisms, including a notification-based registration process. Citizens, foreign nationals, and stateless persons will be able to apply for registration not only in person but also through digital platforms such as the my.gov.uz portal or the E-xabar berish system.

For foreign nationals and stateless persons who reside permanently in Uzbekistan, a digital tracking system based on the E-xabar berish platform will be introduced. The permitted duration of stay without registration has been reduced from 15 to 10 working days.

Permanent registration can be completed through migration and citizenship offices, public service centers, or the government services portal. The application must include the property owner's consent or a notarized document proving such consent. If a minor child is being registered together with the applicant, the child’s identity documents and guardianship papers, if applicable, must be submitted. If a child is being registered at a parent’s address, consent from the property owner is not required. For registration in official housing, an order or authorization from the employing organization must be provided.

Once the authenticity of the documents is verified, an authorized official generates an electronic application form and uploads it into the Manzil system. The registration is confirmed by the applicant through identification, and if submitted via the portal, also by the property owner. The application is processed within one working day, after which the applicant receives an official registration certificate.

Temporary registration is also governed by new provisions. Applications can be submitted to the internal affairs authorities, public service centers, through the my.gov.uz platform, the E-xabar berish system, or, in the case of temporary residence in hotels or hospitals, through the E-Mehmon system. The required documents include an application form, passport details, the property owner’s consent (notarized in some cases), and, if applicable, children's birth certificates and guardianship papers.

If registration is based on a lease agreement that has been registered with the tax authority, no consent from the property owner is needed. Such temporary registration is valid for up to one year. Upon expiration, the individual must re-register within 10 working days if they continue living at the same address.