At least 93 nationalities enjoy visa-free access to Uzbekistan. Most can stay for up to 30 days without a visa, including European states, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and most American nations. Citizens of most other nations are eligible for an e-Visa that costs $20 USD.
When is the best time to visit Uzbekistan?
November and March. These months are still outside the peak tourist months of April-May and September-October, with moderate temperature. However, March sees most of the annual rainfall in Uzbekistan with 10-15 rainy days. July is the hottest month, and all summer months experience highs in the upper 30s (around 100 °F).
Is it safe to travel Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan is considered to be one of the safest countries for tourists. Streets are heavily policed and at major tourist sites there is heavy Tourist Police presence. It ranks first in terms of safety for female solo travelers. It is also considered a stable, low-risk country in terms of global security indexes.
What language is spoken in Uzbekistan?
The official language is Uzbek while Russian is still widely spoken. People working in tourism have good command of English and it is also increasingly popular amongst the younger generation.
The official script is Latin; however, Cyrillic is still widely used in business and commerce. Arabic was used till 1928 but now only present on ancient monuments.
What currency do they use in Uzbekistan?
The official currency is Som (UZS) and cash remains the primary means of payment for tourists, although Visa debit cards are increasingly accepted. ATMs are readily available at areas frequented by tourist and most accept foreign cards. If one wishes to exchange money, bank notes must be in good condition, even the tiniest anomaly might result in rejection.