Uzbekistan Travel Guide

Language

Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used in much day-to-day official and international communication.

Currency

The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into 100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centers. Travelers checks have limited acceptance.

Time

Local time is GMT +5.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round, two-pin plugs, as well as oblique flat-blade plugs with ground are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Uzbekistan is +998. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8-10 44 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (71) for Tashkent. International taxophones, using phone cards, are the cheapest way to make calls. A GSM mobile network covers the cities, and Internet usage is growing in the major cities, despite the tight controls enforced by the government.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Uzbekhistan 16 years and older can bring in goods to the value of US$10,000 without incurring customs duty. They are also entitled to import 1,000 cigarettes or 1kg of tobacco products; 1.5 liters of alcohol and 2 liters of wine, plus perfume for personal use. The export of antiques or antiquities requires a special permit. It is forbidden to import photographs and printed matter critical of the country or its government; any live animals; fruit or vegetables; weapons; or narcotics.

Tourist Office

Tourism Information, Tashkent: +998 (71) 133 5414

Embassies in Uzbekistan

• United States Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 5450.
• British Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 7852.
• Canadian Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 115 2205.
• Australian Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 6070.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 137 0170/71.
• Irish Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 937 5911.
• New Zealand Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 3579.

Uzbekistan Embassies Abroad

• Uzbekistan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 887 5300.
• Uzbekistan Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7229 7679.

Emergency

Emergencies: 02 (Police); 03 (Ambulance).

Language

Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used in much day-to-day official and international communication.

Currency

The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into 100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centers. Travelers checks have limited acceptance.

Time

Local time is GMT +5.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round, two-pin plugs, as well as oblique flat-blade plugs with ground are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Uzbekistan is +998. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8-10 44 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (71) for Tashkent. International taxophones, using phone cards, are the cheapest way to make calls. A GSM mobile network covers the cities, and Internet usage is growing in the major cities, despite the tight controls enforced by the government.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Uzbekhistan 16 years and older can bring in goods to the value of US$10,000 without incurring customs duty. They are also entitled to import 1,000 cigarettes or 1kg of tobacco products; 1.5 liters of alcohol and 2 liters of wine, plus perfume for personal use. The export of antiques or antiquities requires a special permit. It is forbidden to import photographs and printed matter critical of the country or its government; any live animals; fruit or vegetables; weapons; or narcotics.

Tourist Office

Tourism Information, Tashkent: +998 (71) 133 5414

Embassies in Uzbekistan

• United States Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 5450.
• British Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 7852.
• Canadian Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 115 2205.
• Australian Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 6070.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 137 0170/71.
• Irish Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 937 5911.
• New Zealand Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 3579.

Uzbekistan Embassies Abroad

• Uzbekistan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 887 5300.
• Uzbekistan Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7229 7679.

Emergency

Emergencies: 02 (Police); 03 (Ambulance).

Language

Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used in much day-to-day official and international communication.

Currency

The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into 100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centers. Travelers checks have limited acceptance.

Time

Local time is GMT +5.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round, two-pin plugs, as well as oblique flat-blade plugs with ground are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Uzbekistan is +998. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8-10 44 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (71) for Tashkent. International taxophones, using phone cards, are the cheapest way to make calls. A GSM mobile network covers the cities, and Internet usage is growing in the major cities, despite the tight controls enforced by the government.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Uzbekhistan 16 years and older can bring in goods to the value of US$10,000 without incurring customs duty. They are also entitled to import 1,000 cigarettes or 1kg of tobacco products; 1.5 liters of alcohol and 2 liters of wine, plus perfume for personal use. The export of antiques or antiquities requires a special permit. It is forbidden to import photographs and printed matter critical of the country or its government; any live animals; fruit or vegetables; weapons; or narcotics.

Tourist Office

Tourism Information, Tashkent: +998 (71) 133 5414

Embassies in Uzbekistan

• United States Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 5450.
• British Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 7852.
• Canadian Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 115 2205.
• Australian Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 6070.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 137 0170/71.
• Irish Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 937 5911.
• New Zealand Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 3579.

Uzbekistan Embassies Abroad

• Uzbekistan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 887 5300.
• Uzbekistan Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7229 7679.

Emergency

Emergencies: 02 (Police); 03 (Ambulance).

Language

Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used in much day-to-day official and international communication.

Currency

The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into 100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centers. Travelers checks have limited acceptance.

Time

Local time is GMT +5.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round, two-pin plugs, as well as oblique flat-blade plugs with ground are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Uzbekistan is +998. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8-10 44 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (71) for Tashkent. International taxophones, using phone cards, are the cheapest way to make calls. A GSM mobile network covers the cities, and Internet usage is growing in the major cities, despite the tight controls enforced by the government.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Uzbekhistan 16 years and older can bring in goods to the value of US$10,000 without incurring customs duty. They are also entitled to import 1,000 cigarettes or 1kg of tobacco products; 1.5 liters of alcohol and 2 liters of wine, plus perfume for personal use. The export of antiques or antiquities requires a special permit. It is forbidden to import photographs and printed matter critical of the country or its government; any live animals; fruit or vegetables; weapons; or narcotics.

Tourist Office

Tourism Information, Tashkent: +998 (71) 133 5414

Embassies in Uzbekistan

• United States Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 5450.
• British Embassy, Tashkent: +998 (71) 120 7852.
• Canadian Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 115 2205.
• Australian Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 6070.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Tashkent: +998 (71) 137 0170/71.
• Irish Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 937 5911.
• New Zealand Embassy, Moscow, Russia (also responsible for Uzbekistan): +7 (495) 956 3579.

Uzbekistan Embassies Abroad

• Uzbekistan Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 887 5300.
• Uzbekistan Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7229 7679.

Emergency

Emergencies: 02 (Police); 03 (Ambulance).