Nearly 5,000 Uzbek citizens brought home with state assistance in nine months

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The Migration Agency allocated UZS 22.4 billion to help citizens facing difficult circumstances abroad in the first nine months of 2026, including those needing assistance to return home, financial support, medical treatment and temporary accommodation.

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Nearly 5,000 Uzbek citizens brought home with state assistance in nine months — Depositphotos/Fotoreserg

During this period, 4,968 citizens were brought back to Uzbekistan, with UZS 20.396 billion spent on their repatriation.

Another 1,171 people received one-time financial assistance totaling UZS 1.563 billion. The agency also reimbursed medical expenses for 38 citizens, allocating UZS 228.6 million for this purpose.

In addition, 167 Uzbek citizens were provided with temporary accommodation, costing a total of UZS 249 million.

The Migration Agency noted that citizens living or working abroad can face various difficulties, including being unable to afford their return journey, financial hardship and health problems. In such cases, the agency provides practical assistance.

Uzbek citizens who find themselves in difficult circumstances abroad can contact the Migration Agency through its short number, 1282, or via the Telegram bot @huquqiy_yordam_uzbot.

The agency said protecting the rights and interests of Uzbek citizens abroad remains one of its key priorities.