Before you travel, check entry requirements, accommodation registration and the rules for bringing medicines and a phone. Arrange insurance, payment options and mobile connectivity. Sorting these out in advance makes the journey from the airport to your hotel easier.
Follow the checklist in order: before booking tickets, before departure, on arrival and while travelling. Check the rules for your citizenship, documents and travel dates. Restricted items and journeys across borders need separate attention.
Check the entry requirements for your citizenship, passport type, purpose of visit and length of stay. Ask an Uzbek consulate about passport validity under the entry rules that apply to you. If you need a visa, check its entry and exit dates and the number of entries allowed. Also check the requirements of any transit countries.
Compare your arrival time with the hotel’s check-in time. An early morning arrival may require a booking for the previous night. Save the address of your first accommodation, the reception contact and your route from the airport. If you are arriving through a neighbouring country, check the specific border crossing in advance.
Choose insurance that covers your planned activities: city sightseeing, mountain trips and active holidays may have different conditions. Save your policy number and the insurer’s assistance number. Download copies of your passport, visa, tickets and bookings so you can open them without internet access. Keep a separate backup.
Check the rules for cash, purchases, mobile devices and restricted items. Allowances depend on how you enter the country and what you bring. Registering an imported phone with UZIMEI requires a passenger customs declaration regardless of the duty-free allowance; ask about completing it on entry. If you are unsure about an item, ask customs before choosing the green channel. Bring a drone only if you have confirmed your eligibility and obtained the required import and operating permissions in advance.
Medicines must be carried in the manufacturer’s packaging. Before travelling, check the active ingredient, quantity and required documents. Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances are subject to special rules and must be declared. If you are carrying more than the permitted quantity, find out which documents are needed before departure.
Pack comfortable shoes, clothes suited to the forecast and a warm layer for cool evenings or a mountain trip. Bring a hat and sun protection for sunny days. Check the visiting rules at religious sites. Keep documents, valuables and medicines needed during the journey with you. Ask your carrier about the rules for batteries and power banks.
Foreign visitors who permanently live abroad must generally register their stay no later than three working days after entering Uzbekistan. An international agreement may provide different rules for your citizenship. At a hotel, ask about registration through E-mehmon and obtain confirmation. For a stay in a private home, arrange registration with your host. Keep the confirmations and check registration when changing accommodation.
Ask your bank whether your card works in Uzbekistan and check its limits and fees before travelling. Have a backup payment option. Exchange currency at a bank or an authorised exchange office; some Uzbek soum in cash is useful for small purchases and transport. Compare the exchange rate, fees and final amount before making a transaction.
When buying a SIM or eSIM from a local operator, ask which documents are needed and check UZIMEI, the mobile device registration system. Non-residents can use a device on local mobile services without registration for up to 60 calendar days within one calendar year. Re-entering the country does not restart that allowance. The roaming exemption for a foreign SIM applies only if the device has not previously connected to a local operator’s network. If you have used a local SIM before, check the device’s IMEI status separately.
Book the correct date and use the details of the document you will travel with. Before leaving, check the station, departure time and luggage rules. For a transfer, provide your flight or train number, address, passenger count and luggage details. Arrange a child seat in advance if needed. Leave a buffer between separately booked journeys.
Save these numbers: 112 for emergency assistance; 101 for the fire service; 102 for the police; 103 for an ambulance; and 104 for gas emergencies. Give the exact address, a nearby landmark and a brief description of what has happened. The safe tourism helpline is 1173. In a medical emergency, call the emergency service first, then contact your insurer and inform your guide or hotel.
Download city maps and mark your hotels, stations and meeting point with the driver. Keep some money separate from your main card and passport. Before leaving a hotel, check the safe, power sockets and your documents. If you depart after check-out, ask about luggage storage in advance.
Tell your hotel and whoever is arranging your pickup about the new arrival time. Check whether late check-in is still possible and how the pickup will change. If you have a separate onward train or flight booking, check its change and refund conditions with the seller.
First check the entry rules for both countries for your citizenship and travel document, the number of entries your visa allows and the status of the specific border crossing. Then arrange transport on both sides. An open crossing does not mean that every other crossing is available.
Contact the police and your country’s consulate. The procedure for obtaining a document to return home depends on your citizenship. Have any copies and your travel details ready. Inform your hotel and carrier, as a replacement document may require changes to your booking details.
For help travelling between the airport, your hotel and other cities, send your dates, route, number of guests and luggage details. Our service pages explain the transport options and conditions. Prices and availability depend on your request and travel date.
Airport and station pickups, plus journeys between cities. Before booking, confirm the addresses, pickup time, vehicle size and any stops along the way.
Find a journey for your date and route. Provide the departure and arrival stations, passenger details and preferred class. Seat availability is checked when you enquire.
Read about entry requirements in our Uzbekistan visa guide, and check luggage and declarations in our customs guide.
For currency exchange, bank cards and cash, see money in Uzbekistan.
Keep our emergency contacts page handy for quick access.
