The authorities of Uzbekistan plan to launch investment citizenship – the country will be able to receive a passport of the country who invested at least $ 1 million in the Uzbek economy. The corresponding bill is currently published for public discussion.
According to the bill, it is proposed to introduce a simplified procedure for admission to citizenship of Uzbekistan foreign citizens or stateless persons who invested at least $ 1 million in equivalent in investment projects in the country. Not only investors, but also well -known scientists, athletes, cultural and art figures from other countries, the Uzbek media reports.
, will be able to apply for such an order.
The issuance of investments will be issued by the Central Securities Depository or the State Service Agency. This document will be attached to the application for admission to the citizenship of Uzbekistan.
The bill does not specify whether foreigners will be able to receive citizenship of Uzbekistan as the second, or they will need to abandon the previous citizenship.
It is expected that the adoption of amendments will increase the investment attractiveness of Uzbekistan, increase the flow of foreign investors, attract the attention of the international business community to the investment environment of Uzbekistan and increase the country’s authority in the international arena. The discussion of the document will last until November 23.