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Uzbekistan Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Uzbekistan right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Uzbekistan at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in Uzbekistan . Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Visa requirements for Uzbekistan depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Tashkent

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2026-01-26Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalTashkent

LanguageRussian

CurrencyUZS · Uzbekistani soʻm

TimezoneUTC+05:00

Emergency

General

112

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Вы говорите по-английски?

vy guh-vah-REE-tyeh puh-an-GLEEY-skee?

Do you speak English?

Извините / Простите

iz-vee-NEE-tyeh / prah-STEE-tyeh

Excuse me / Sorry

Сколько это стоит?

SKOHL-kuh EH-ta STO-eet?

How much does this cost?

Я не понимаю

ya nyeh puh-nee-MAH-yoo

I don't understand

Я хочу это

ya khuh-CHOO EH-ta

I would like this

Спасибо

spah-SEE-bah

Thank you

Где туалет?

gdyeh too-ah-LYET?

Where is the bathroom?

Да / Нет

dah / nyet

Yes / No

Greetings

Здравствуйте

ZDRAH-stvooy-tyeh

Hello

Emergency

Помогите! / Мне нужен врач

pah-mah-GEE-tyeh / mnyeh NOO-zhen vrach

Help! / I need a doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Uzbekistan right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Uzbekistan at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Uzbekistan . Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Uzbekistan?

Emergency services in Uzbekistan: General 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Uzbekistan safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Uzbekistan is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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