Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan reimbursed 12.3 billion soums in expenses incurred by citizens travelling abroad for organised employment during the first nine months of 2026, the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan said.
The payments were made from the Migration Fund to partially cover the costs of visas, air tickets, examinations and insurance.
The largest share of reimbursements went towards work visa expenses. A total of 4,103 people received 7.715 billion soums in compensation for visa processing costs.
Travel expenses were reimbursed to 3,981 citizens, with total payments amounting to 3.264 billion soums.
Another 4,523 citizens received compensation for life and health insurance costs, totalling 1.244 billion soums.
In addition, 30 people were reimbursed for expenses related to taking language or professional examinations. These payments amounted to 34.9 million soums.
To receive compensation, citizens must register on the Xorijda ish platform and upload documents confirming their expenses.
The agency said the reimbursements are provided in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 252.