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Coming in 2026 · we’re building it now
Your Uzbek ID number,without the trip.
e-Residency will let foreign citizens and stateless people get an official Uzbek personal identification number (PINFL) entirely online — from anywhere in the world, and free of charge.
FreeNo fees to apply
100% onlineNo visit to Uzbekistan
Up to 3 business daysTo review your application
3 languagesEnglish · Русский · O‘zbekcha
Registan Square, Samarkand
What is e-Residency?
One number that opens Uzbekistan’s digital doors.
Your PINFL is a unique 14-digit personal number that identifies you in Uzbekistan. e-Residency will let you get yours without leaving home — and use it to do business, open bank accounts and access digital services.
Once you’re approved, you’ll receive your number together with an official electronic certificate with a QR code, issued by the Personalization Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Good to know: e-Residency gives you a digital identifier (PINFL). It is not a travel document.
Sample
Electronic certificate
Personalization Center · Ministry of Internal Affairs
PINFL · 14 digits
31204985600127
Name
ALEX SAMPLE
Status
Approved
Download PDF certificate
Who it’s for
For people who want to work with Uzbekistan — from anywhere.
Open to foreign citizens and stateless persons living abroad.
Open a bank account
Your PINFL helps you open and use bank accounts in Uzbekistan.
Use digital services
Sign in with OneID, Uzbekistan’s national single sign-on, and use online services without barriers.
How it will work
Four simple steps, all from your phone or laptop.
No queues and no paperwork to post. Here’s what applying will look like once we launch.
1Step 1 of 4
Create your account
Pick your language — English, Russian or Uzbek. Then enter your e-mail address, and we’ll send you a one-time code to confirm it’s yours.
Choose a languageE-mail + one-time code
2Step 2 of 4
Tell us about yourself
Fill in a short form with the details from your passport: your name in Latin letters exactly as it appears there, citizenship, date of birth, and your document’s number and dates. Then upload a colour scan of your passport’s photo page and a passport-style photo.
Passport detailsPassport scan35×45 mm photo
3Step 3 of 4
Record a 5‑second selfie video
To make sure it’s really you, you’ll record a short video of your face — just 3 to 5 seconds. Follow the prompts on screen: blink, turn your head slightly and keep your face in the frame. No fingerprints needed.
3–5 secondsFront cameraNo fingerprints
4Step 4 of 4
Get your PINFL
Your application goes securely to the Personalization Center, which reviews it within 3 business days. Once it’s approved, you’ll see your 14-digit number on screen, can download your official certificate, and we’ll let you know by e-mail.
Up to 3 business daysPDF certificate with QRE-mail notification
After you apply
You’ll always know where your application stands.
Submitted
You get an application number right away.
In review
The Personalization Center checks everything — up to 3 business days.
Decision
Shown on screen and sent to you by e-mail.
Approved
Your 14-digit PINFL appears on screen, and you can download your official PDF certificate with a QR code straight away.
Not approved — yet
You’ll see exactly why, in your language — for example, a mistake in your details, an expired passport, or a PINFL that already exists. Fix the issue and apply again.
Tip: check that your passport is still valid. An expired passport is one of the reasons an application can be refused.
What you’ll need
Have these ready before you start.
Nothing to print or post — everything is digital.
- A valid passportOr another travel document issued by your country.
- A scan of your passport’s photo pageIn colour. JPEG, PNG or PDF, at least 300 DPI, up to 10 MB.
- A passport-style photo35×45 mm on a plain white background (ICAO standard).
- A phone or laptop with a front camera720p or better — and a well-lit spot for your selfie video.
- Your e-mail and phone numberSo we can confirm your account and keep you updated.
Privacy & security
Your data is protected at every step.
Your passport details and selfie video are handled under Uzbekistan’s laws on personal data and cybersecurity.
Encrypted in transit
All data is encrypted with TLS 1.3 and AES‑256.
Stored in Uzbekistan
Data is hosted in data centers in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
A secure line to the Personalization Center
Applications travel over a mutually authenticated (mTLS) connection.
Protection against fakes
Liveness checks reject masks, printed photos and videos replayed from a screen.
Every access is logged
A web application firewall guards the service, and every access is kept in an audit log for at least 12 months.
Built on recognised standards
ISO/IEC 27001 for security, and ICAO Doc 9303 for photos and documents.
Where we are now
We’re building it. Here’s our progress.
- Service designDone
- Application form & uploadsIn development
- Selfie video checkIn development
- Connection to the Personalization CenterIn development
- PilotUp next
- Public launch2026
Questions
Good questions, straight answers.
Do I need to travel to Uzbekistan?
No. The whole process happens online, wherever you are.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. e-Residency is free of charge.
How long will it take?
Once you submit, the Personalization Center reviews your application within 3 business days.
Will I need to give fingerprints?
No. A short selfie video is all that’s needed to confirm your identity.
What if my application is refused?
You’ll see the exact reason, in your language. Correct the issue and submit a new application.
Can I use it to travel to Uzbekistan?
No. e-Residency gives you a digital identifier (PINFL). It is not a travel document.
Which languages can I use?
English, Russian and Uzbek (Latin script). You can switch at any time.
When will it open?
We’re planning to launch in 2026. Leave your e-mail below, and we’ll tell you as soon as it’s live.
Be one of the firste-residents of Uzbekistan.
Leave your e-mail, and we’ll let you know the moment applications open. One message, no spam.
Thank you! We’ll write to you when e-Residency opens.
Registan Square, Samarkand