Tashkent, Sept. 15 -- From now on, knowing the state language is compulsory for those wishing to get citizenship of Uzbekistan, according to the new version of the law "On citizenship".

The document was adopted by the Legislative Chamber on February 18, approved by the Senate on February 28, and signed by the President on March 13 this year. The law was published on March 15 and came into force 6 months later, on September 15.

The following requirements for obtaining citizenship of the Republic are now mandatory:

- having a legitimate source of livelihood;

- mandatory compliance with the Constitution of Uzbekistan;

- knowing the Uzbek language.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from UzReport....