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Uzbekistan travel advice
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Uzbekistan travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Uzbekistan with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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Time difference | UK +5 hours |
Language(s) | Uzbek, Russian |
Currency | Uzbekistani So'm |
Electricity | C + F plug (220V) |
Driving side | Right |
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The Uzbekistan weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Tashkent.
Uzbekistan travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Uzbekistan from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Uzbekistan - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Uzbekistan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Uzbekistan - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Uzbekistan - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Uzbekistan - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Uzbekistan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Uzbekistan.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Uzbekistan travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Uzbekistan with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Uzbekistan - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Uzbekistan - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Uzbekistan - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Uzbekistan, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Uzbekistan covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Uzbekistan with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Uzbekistan - Ministry of Health, Uzbekistan
- Coronavirus timeline in Uzbekistan - Our World in Data
Uzbekistan travel features
Do you want to learn more about Uzbekistan? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Uzbekistan including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Uzbekistan due to Covid-19?
Uzbekistan is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Uzbekistan.
Check out Ministry of Health, Uzbekistan for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Uzbekistan?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Uzbekistan. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Uzbekistan and the UK?
The time difference between Uzbekistan and the UK is UK time+5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Uzbekistan?
The main languages spoken in Uzbekistan are Uzbek and Russian.
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What is the currency in Uzbekistan?
The currency in Uzbekistan is the Uzbekistani So'm (UZS).
Which plugs are used in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan uses electrical plug type C + F (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Uzbekistan?
They drive on the right side of the road in Uzbekistan.
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