The draft Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On introducing amendments and addenda to the Law “On citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan” is posted on the portal for discussing draft regulatory legal acts.

This draft law provides a simplified procedure for granting citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan to foreign investors who have made significant direct investments in the country’s economy.

It is noted that this simplified procedure will be applied to a person who is a citizen of a foreign state or does not have citizenship, who has invested at least $1 million in projects in Uzbekistan. Investors, famous scientists, athletes, cultural and art figures can apply for citizenship.

State Unitary Enterprise “Central Securities Depository” or the Center for Public Services will issue a certificate of investment for at least $1 million in investment projects in Uzbekistan to these persons who are citizens of a foreign state or stateless.

Sh.Mamaturopova, UzA