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Uzbekistanis invited to a three-year training and work program at Deutsche Bahn in Germany

The Migration Agency, together with Germany's Deutsche Bahn, is recruiting Uzbekistani youth aged 18–25 for a three-year dual vocational training program in the specialty of railway track installer. The training will take place in Augsburg or Munich starting 1 September 2027, with pay from 1,400 euros per month and 30 days of paid leave annually. Applications are being accepted now; German of at least B1 is required for the selection stage.

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In the first nine months of 2026, $850 thousand was recovered from foreign employers in favor of Uzbek citizens

Uzbekistan's Migration Agency reported that in the first nine months of 2026, $850 thousand in unpaid wages and compensation was recovered from foreign employers following appeals from 817 citizens. Most appeals concerned work in Russia. In addition, identity documents withheld by intermediaries and employers were returned to 532 citizens.

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Uzbekistan cuts employment service fees for South Korea fivefold

Uzbekistan's Migration Agency, by a director's order dated October 19, 2026, approved new tariffs for pre-departure training and employment abroad. For those traveling to South Korea on an E-9 visa, the fee was reduced from 50 to 10 BRV — from 22 million to 4.4 million soums. Until December 31, 2026, the agency's services are free for those traveling to Europe, Russia and Arab countries. The tariffs take effect on October 20 and do not apply to previously concluded contracts.

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