Uzbekistan-Türkiye is one of the most active relocation corridors in Central Asia. Visa-free entry, shared Turkic linguistic roots, large Uzbek-language community in Istanbul (Fatih, Aksaray, Zeytinburnu) and accessible residence pathways combine to make Türkiye a primary destination for work, study and family reasons.
Uzbek citizens receive visa-free entry to Türkiye for stays up to 30 days per visit (verify current allowance on evisa.gov.tr). Long-term residence requires a Turkish residence permit applied for in-country.
Banking access is workable with a residence permit + tax number. The Istanbul Uzbek community provides extensive informal services — money transfer, employment networks, housing — that smooth the first months.