Uzbekistan has begun enforcing a new wage rule for foreign workers, a move that underscores the government’s tightening grip on labor standards and its effort to bring expatriate pay closer in line with local economic realities.
The policy, which took effect on August 1, 2025, raises the minimum monthly salary for foreign nationals to UZS 1,271,000($99.6) an increase from the previous UZS 1,155,000($90.2).
The updated threshold applies to both new applicants and those renewing work permits or accreditation cards, affecting a wide range of expatriates employed by foreign companies, NGOs, and media outlets in the country.