The key facts

  • The tariff for the E-9 visa to South Korea was reduced from 50 to 10 BRV: from 22 million to 4.4 million soums, a saving of 17.6 million soums
  • Until December 31, 2026, the agency's services are free for employment in Europe, Russia and Arab countries
  • The tariffs take effect on October 20, 2026 and do not apply to contracts concluded earlier

New tariffs of the Migration Agency

In Uzbekistan, the cost of the Migration Agency's services for employing citizens abroad has been reduced. This was announced at the agency's briefing on October 20, 2026. By a director's order dated October 19, new tariffs were approved for pre-departure training (adaptation) and employment services abroad. The changes took effect on October 20, 2026 and do not apply to contracts concluded before that date.

South Korea: a fivefold reduction

For citizens sent to South Korea on an E-9 visa, the fee has been reduced from 50 to 10 BRV: instead of the previous 22 million soums, 4.4 million soums is now charged, meaning each citizen saves 17.6 million soums. For employment on an E-7 visa, a tariff of 10 BRV — 4.4 million soums — has also been set.

Free destinations and tariffs for other countries

For citizens traveling in an organized manner through the agency to European countries, Russia and Arab states, no service fee will be charged until December 31, 2026. In some cases, expenses may be covered by foreign employers. Tariffs have been set for other countries: Belarus — 44 thousand soums; CIS countries (except Russia) and Mongolia — 440 thousand soums; Georgia — 880 thousand soums; Turkey — 1.32 million soums. For university graduates employed in Japan in the fields of technology, humanities and international relations, the cost will be 440 thousand soums, while under programs for qualified specialists and technical internships it will be 4.4 million soums.

What is not included in the tariffs

The agency emphasized that the tariffs cover only the services it provides. Visa processing, air tickets, medical examinations and other expenses may be paid separately — depending on the terms of the program and the employment contract. Details can be found on the agency's official pages or by calling the short number 1282.

Context

In early September, it was reported that for Uzbek citizens with an E-9 visa in South Korea, the procedure for changing jobs was simplified: the requirement to obtain the consent of the Migration Agency's representative office in Korea and the fine for its absence were abolished. At the same time, the obligation to comply with Korean legislation and established deadlines remained in place.