Maximum Alerts / Uzbekistan

UzbekistanLevel 1/4

Level published by the State Department on 25.01.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily

Uzbekistan — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 1/4 — “Exercise Normal Precautions”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ red areas
our reading: some areas are classified red (formally advised against)
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no travel advised against
source reviewed 19 March 2026
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel
The four readings on record agree: no restriction on the whole country — France still flags red areas.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

All 207 countries compared, advisory by advisory →

How we read these four advisories

Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?

An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions Checked on 16 October 2026 · U.S. State Department
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Hospitals and clinics — Tashkent
+Частная клиника Кардиосервис0.3 km24/7
emergency department0.3 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Arnasoy ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Respublika ayollarni reabilitatsiya qilish va moslashtirish markazi0.3 km24/7
emergency department0.3 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Dilqush ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Respublika shoshilinch tibbiy yordam ilmiy markazi (№16)0.5 km24/7
emergency department0.5 km from the centre of Tashkent
+Комбустология-Токсикология0.5 km24/7
emergency department0.5 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Nurxon ko'chasi
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+Doctor Nodirabegim0.6 km24/7
emergency department0.6 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Gavhar 1-tor ko'chasi
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+Feniks0.6 km24/7
emergency department0.6 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Gavhar 1-tor ko'chasi
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+Кингдом оф дреамс. Узбекистан.1.0 km24/7
emergency department1.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Naqqoshlik ko'chasi
+Cardio Star Plus1.0 km24/7
emergency department1.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Serquyosh ko'chasi
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+Республиканский центр грудной хиругии им, В. Вахидова1.1 km24/7
emergency department1.1 km from the centre of Tashkent · Kichik Halqa yo'li 10
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+Институт Грудная Хирургия1.2 km24/7
emergency department1.2 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Nur Med1.4 km24/7
emergency department1.4 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)
Google MapsDirections
+Хасанов Абдурахман ЛОР клиника1.5 km24/7
emergency department1.5 km from the centre of Tashkent · Ташкент
Google MapsDirections
+Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Hematology1.6 km24/7
emergency department1.6 km from the centre of Tashkent · Arnasoy ko'chasi Ташкент
Google MapsDirections
+Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic and Immunology Center1.8 km24/7
emergency department1.8 km from the centre of Tashkent · Arnasoy ko'chasi 28/1 Ташкент
+Нор тиббиот2.0 km24/7
emergency department2.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · Mehr ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Инфекционная больница №32.1 km24/7
emergency department2.1 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Kimyo University Hospital2.2 km24/7
emergency department2.2 km from the centre of Tashkent · Gavxar ko'chasi 19 Tashkent
+Частная клиника Вита стимул2.2 km24/7
emergency department2.2 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Xosilot 2-o'tish ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Специализированная инфекционная больница2.5 km24/7
emergency department2.5 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Центральная многопрофильная поликлиника при РМО Яккасарай2.6 km24/7
emergency department2.6 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Соматическая больница Ташкентской области2.7 km24/7
emergency department2.7 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Городской психоневрологический диспансер №12.9 km24/7
emergency department2.9 km from the centre of Tashkent · Muqimiy ko'chasi 94
Google MapsDirections
+Областная дерматология3.6 km24/7
emergency department3.6 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Qatortol 1-ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Межрайонный 2-кожновенерологический Диспансер3.7 km24/7
emergency department3.7 km from the centre of Tashkent · Lutfiy ko'chasi Tashkent
+Городской Туберкулезный Диспансер3.7 km24/7
emergency department3.7 km from the centre of Tashkent · Lutfiy ko'chasi Tashkent
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+Республиканский Центр социальной адаптации детей4.1 km24/7
emergency department4.1 km from the centre of Tashkent · Abdulla Kahhar ko'chasi 34
+Karavan farm shifo4.5 km24/7
emergency department4.5 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Katta Xirmontepa koʻchasi
Google MapsDirections
+частная клиника4.5 km24/7
emergency department4.5 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Katta Qa'ni ​ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+8-son tug‘uruqxona4.6 km24/7
emergency department4.6 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Abdulla Kahhar 7-o'tish ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Институт Пульмонологии4.7 km24/7
emergency department4.7 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Majlisi ​ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Ftiziatriya va pulmonologiya tibbiyot markazi4.7 km24/7
emergency department4.7 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Жэксофт МДЦ4.9 km24/7
emergency department4.9 km from the centre of Tashkent · Foziltepa ko'chasi 21
+АВИЦЕНА ДИАГНОСТИКА5.4 km24/7
emergency department5.4 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Beshyogʻoch koʻchasi
+Medlans "Медицинский центр"5.7 km24/7
emergency department5.7 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Islom Karimov nom. ko'chasi
1507750Directions
+BRAVO PHARMA6.0 km24/7
emergency department6.0 km from the centre of Tashkent
+Диер мед6.0 km24/7
emergency department6.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Afrosiyob ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Shox Med Centre6.1 km24/7
emergency department6.1 km from the centre of Tashkent · Oybek ko'chasi 34
+Республиканская кожно-венерологическая клиническая больница7.1 km24/7
emergency department7.1 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Nukus 1-berk ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Детская городская клиническая больница №37.2 km24/7
emergency department7.2 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Beshqayrog`och ko`chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Sebzor Med - Себзор Мед7.8 km24/7
emergency department7.8 km from the centre of Tashkent · Sebzor ko‘chasi
2406644Directions
+Dr. Summit8.2 km24/7
emergency department8.2 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Amir Temur 1-o'tish ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+медицинский центр Akfa Medline8.7 km24/7
emergency department8.7 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Farobiy ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Центр репродуктивного здоровья населения8.8 km24/7
emergency department8.8 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Vega Med8.9 km24/7
emergency department8.9 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+1 отделение неврологии8.9 km24/7
emergency department8.9 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Отделение реабилитации неврологии и сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний8.9 km24/7
emergency department8.9 km from the centre of Tashkent
Google MapsDirections
+Диасон медицинский центр9.9 km24/7
emergency department9.9 km from the centre of Tashkent · Yangi Olmazor ko'chasi 51
+Toshkent shaxar Davlat sanitariya-epidemiologiya nazorati markazi10.5 km24/7
emergency department10.5 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Qorasaroy ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+Nogironlarni reabilatitsia markazi10.8 km24/7
emergency department10.8 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Kichik Halqa yo'li
Google MapsDirections
+STAR MED SERVICE11.7 km24/7
emergency department11.7 km from the centre of Tashkent · Келес Йули
+Медсанчасть от Узбекэнерго11.9 km24/7
emergency department11.9 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Yassi ko'chasi
Google MapsDirections
+ВТЭК Ташкентской области0.6 km
0.6 km from the centre of Tashkent · near Kichik Halqa yo'li
+Lab Expert0.7 km
0.7 km from the centre of Tashkent · Kichik Halqa yo'li 17a
+Metromed1.0 km
1.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · Яккасарай улица 6
+Cardio Med1.5 km
1.5 km from the centre of Tashkent · Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi 41А Ташкент
+Здоровье Всем1.6 km
1.6 km from the centre of Tashkent · Ташкент
+Республиканский центр по борьбе со СПИДом1.8 km
1.8 km from the centre of Tashkent · 12
+Семейная поликлиника 341.8 km
1.8 km from the centre of Tashkent · 2б
+Центр медицинской диагностики2.0 km
2.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · Cho'ponota ko'chasi 6\2
+Estimed2.4 km
2.4 km from the centre of Tashkent · Чиланзарский район, массив Чиланзар, 3-й квартал 43/1 Ташкент, Узбекистан
+Darmon Servis2.9 km
2.9 km from the centre of Tashkent
+Хижамазулук3.6 km
3.6 km from the centre of TashkentОтабек
+DOKTOR-SERVIS3.8 km
3.8 km from the centre of Tashkent
+Асрор тиб сервис3.9 km
3.9 km from the centre of Tashkent
+Дерматолог Саидкасим Арифов Медицинская косметология4.0 km
4.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · Lutfiy 5-o'tish ko'chasi 31Arifova M.X.
+Clinic of EMU4.1 km
4.1 km from the centre of Tashkent · ул. ​Гулханий 12 Ташкент
+Oilaviy poliklinikasi №574.3 km
4.3 km from the centre of Tashkent
+EBM Clinic4.3 km
4.3 km from the centre of Tashkent
+Районный ВТЭК4.4 km
4.4 km from the centre of TashkentЕвсеев Николай
+OZODA SHIFO MED SERVIS5.4 km
5.4 km from the centre of Tashkent · Shokirariq ko'chasi 99
+ProfiMed5.8 km
5.8 km from the centre of TashkentProfiMed
+Ташкентский городской центр по борьбе со СПИДом6.3 km
6.3 km from the centre of Tashkent
2428153Directions
+Служба СЭС Железной дороги7.0 km
7.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · Nukus 1-berk ko'chasi 5
+Станция Переливания Крови Железной дороги7.0 km
7.0 km from the centre of Tashkent
2997854Directions
+Babymed7.0 km
7.0 km from the centre of Tashkent · Dadil 1-o'tish ko'chasi 1
+Шифо нур куз7.2 km
7.2 km from the centre of Tashkent · Лянгар улица
998712496728Directions
+MEDIK — AS7.3 km
7.3 km from the centre of Tashkent · Анхор Буйи улица 18-A
+Medion8.0 km
8.0 km from the centre of TashkentLabzak Pro Med
+Sifat va Farog'at8.2 km
8.2 km from the centre of Tashkent
2339316Directions
+Андромед Хорев медицинский центр8.4 km
8.4 km from the centre of Tashkent
✈️ «Toshkent» xalqaro aeroportiTAS5.3 kmNearest evacuation airport from Tashkent — unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation included.
💱 Currency: UZS so'm · 🗣 Language: Russian, Uzbek
In an emergency from Tashkent, your reflex remains +41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area.

Country dial code: +998

OpenStreetMap list read on 13.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.

Doctors — Tashkent27
Dr"Miga Puls" частная клиника0.1 km

near Kichik Halqa yo'li
Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00

2792925Directions
DrПедиатрия0.4 km
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DrХирургия0.5 km

near Nurxon ko'chasi

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DrТравматология0.5 km

near Nurxon ko'chasi

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DrДавр Мед Сервис1.2 km

near Ilg'or ​ko'chasi

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DrЛаборатория Эликсир1.3 km

near Spitamen ko'chasi
Mo-Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 07:30-14:00

DrNDC medic (najod-shifo)1.4 km

near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)
Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00

Google MapsDirections
DrOilaviy poliklinika №592.0 km

near Shota Rustaveli ko'chasi

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DrTD Med Service2.1 km

7 Gagarin ko'chasi

DrЦентр Бубновского2.1 km

near Gagarin ko'chasi

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DrКлиника2.4 km

near Al-Xorazmiy ko'chasi

2161030Directions
DrСемейная поликлиника №242.7 km

near Maksud Shayxzoda ko'chasi

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DrRadik ofis MedLand Диагностический центр2.7 km

38A Богибустон улица

DrДиамед2.8 km

near Katta Chilonzor 5-o'tish ko'chasi
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00

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DrЗдоровая семья2.8 km

31а Максуда Шайхзода

DrСтоматология "Белозубка"2.8 km

near Qatortol ko'chasi

2735360Directions
DrОптика2.8 km

near Muqimiy ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
DrDoctor Profi2.9 km

near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)

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DrКомплекс урологии2.9 km

7 Maksud Shayxzoda ko'chasi
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30; Sa 08:30-16:30

DrMaks ofis Шифо Нур3.2 km

44

DrСемейная поликлиника №363.3 km

142/144 Muqimiy ko'chasi

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Drцентр вакцинации3.5 km

near Shota Rustaveli ko'chasi

DrДармон диагнозтика3.5 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

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DrOOO Gomeopatiya MChJ3.6 km

near Багбог улица

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DrСтоматология3.6 km

near Farhod ko'chasi

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DrПоликлиника3.6 km

near Farhod ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
DrNeurofax-B private clinic3.6 km

near Багбог улица

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Pharmacies — Tashkent40
+Таблетка0.3 km

39 Kichik Halqa yo'li
Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00;Su 10:00-22:00

+Билол Фарм Шиво0.6 km

3/21
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

2795767Directions
+Pharmacie0.7 km

Домбрабад улица Ташкент

+Таблетка0.8 km

159 Shota Rustaveli ko'chasi Toshkent
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00

+2220.8 km

near Chilonzor ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
+OXY med1.0 km

1 Toshkent

279-60-69Directions
+"Shohfarm" OOO1.1 km

near Shota Rustaveli ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
+Таблетка1.5 km

near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:30;Su 09:00-21:30

+Dori Darmon1.8 km

near Shota Rustaveli ko'chasi
08:00-20:00

+Oxymed1.9 km

near Kichik Halqa yo'li

Google MapsDirections
+Сеть аптек 9991.9 km

16/15/1 Kichik Halqa yo'li
Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00

+Оксимед2.0 km

near Kichik Halqa yo'li

Google MapsDirections
+Dori-Darmon №42.1 km

near Gagarin ko'chasi
8:00-20:00

+OXY med2.5 km

3 Qushbegi ko'chasi Toshkent

Google MapsDirections
+36,62.5 km

Qushbegi ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
+032.6 km

near Cho'ponota ko'chasi
Mo-Su 08:00-23:00

+Dori Darmon2.6 km

near Farhod ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
+Таблетка2.7 km

1 Chilonzor ko'chasi Tashkent
Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00;Su 09:00-22:00

+Водород2.7 km

near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)

Google MapsDirections
+Медтехника2.7 km

near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)

Google MapsDirections
+Dori-Darmon №72.8 km

near Chilonzor ko'chasi
Mo-Sa 8:00-20:00

+Диабет Центр2.8 km

22 Muqimiy ko'chasi
Mo-Sa 08:30-20:00

+Malham farm2.9 km

near Qatortol ko'chasi

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+Oxymed3.1 km

near Qatortol ko'chasi

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+Здоровье3.1 km

near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)

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+Pharmacie3.2 km

Muqimiy ko'chasi

+9993.3 km

10/7/1 Qatortol ko'chasi
Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00

+OXY med3.4 km

9 Ракат улица Toshkent
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00

+OxyMed3.5 km

near Qatortol ko'chasi

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+Dori Darmon3.5 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi
8:00-20:00

+Dorixona3.5 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
+Dorixona 24 soat3.5 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi
24/7

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+OXY med3.6 km

6 Farhod ko'chasi Toshkent

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+Dorixona 463.6 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

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+Dorixona3.6 km

near Багбог улица

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+Dorixona3.6 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

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+Dorixona3.6 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

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+Ирода Био Фарм3.6 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

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+Афсонак 933.6 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

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+Pharmacie3.7 km

24A Lutfiy ko'chasi Tashkent
24/7

Official — Tashkent10
Consulates and embassies 10
AConsulate of Canada3.2 km

near Obid Akromhodjayev ko'chasi

ARoyal Embassy of Saudi Arabia3.9 km

3 Bobur ko'chasi
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00

AСафорати Чумхурии Точикистон4.3 km

61 Abdulla Kahhar 6-o'tish ko'chasi

AEmbassy of Jordan4.4 km

9 Farhod ko'chasi

Google MapsDirections
AEmbassy of the Slovak Republic4.6 km

38 Kichik Beshyog'och ko'chasi Tashkent

AEmbassy of Algeria4.6 km

41 Тафаккур улица

Google MapsDirections
AEmbassy of Bulgaria5.1 km

52 Rakatboshi ko'chasi Tashkent
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30

AEmbassy of Romania5.4 km

44а Занжирбог улица

AПосольство Вьетнама9.0 km

near Sharof Rashidov ko'chasi

235-64-93Directions
APolshya Respublikasi elchixonasi10.5 km

66 Firdavsiy ko'chasi
Mo-Tu, Fr 10:00-12:00; Th 14:00-22:00

Police — Tashkent10
PYakkasaroy tuman Prokraturasi0.9 km
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PОВВиОГ Чиланзарского района (Паспортный стол)1.9 km

6А
Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00

PОП -3102.4 km
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PДорожно-патрульная служба Чиланзарского и Учтепинского района2.5 km

Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi Tashkent

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PПрокуратура г. Ташкента2.6 km

Tashkent

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PОПОРНЫЙ ПУНКТ2.7 km
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PОперпункт №4402.7 km
2504482Directions
Pгородской батальён3.5 km
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PУчастковый пункт милиции3.6 km
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P27-militsiya punkti3.8 km

near Lutfiy ko'chasi

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Transport — Tashkent6
Taxis 6
TЮжный Вокзал0.9 km

near Janubiy vokzal

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TМетро Чиланзар1.3 km

near Kichik Halqa yo'li

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TМетро Чиланзар1.4 km

near Kichik Halqa yo'li

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TMilliy Taxi1.7 km

near Bogodob ko'chasi

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TПригородние такси2.0 km

near Gavxar ko'chasi

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TМеждугородние такси2.2 km

near Bunyodkor shoh koʻchasi (dublyor)

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The next 7 days around Tashkent Asia/TashkentMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Sat 17 Oct12–23°partly cloudy
Sun 18 Oct11–23°partly cloudy
Mon 19 Oct11–24°mainly clear
Tue 20 Oct10–25°clear
Wed 21 Oct11–24°partly cloudy
Thu 22 Oct10–23°clear
Fri 23 Oct8–20°partly cloudy

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

10-16 0.6 · 10-17 0.4 · 10-18 0.3 · 10-19 0.2 · 10-20 0.2 · 10-21 0.2 · 10-22 0.2 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

No geolocated event in this country at this reading.

No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.

No news located around Tashkent in this reading.

The country feed →

National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.

Recommended vaccines and medicines9

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Uzbekistan. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Uzbekistan.

MeaslesCDC ↗

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…

RabiesCDC ↗

Dogs infected with rabies are commonly found in Uzbekistan. If rabies exposures occur while in Uzbekistan, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.

TyphoidCDC ↗

Consider getting a typhoid vaccine if you might: Travel to areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water, including rural areas Spend a long time in Uzbekistan, such as a month or more Visit friends or relatives Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025

CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
  • Melioidosis — Contact with contaminated fresh water, mud, or soil, especially after heavy rains   Drinking contaminated water Breathing in contaminated dust or water droplets, especially during severe weather
Avoid bug bites
  • Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever — Tick bite  Touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF
  • Leishmaniasis — Sand fly bite
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Risks in figures

Tuberculosis — cases per 100,000
Uzbekistan51 2024
Switzerland5 2024
France8 2024

Moderate incidence: nothing special for a short stay.

Children vaccinated against measles (%)
Uzbekistan99 2024
Switzerland96 2024
France95 2024

High coverage.

Malaria — cases per 1,000 people at risk
Uzbekistan0.0 2024

Very low or no transmission.

World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

In brief
  • Consult your doctor or international vaccination centre well before departure to assess your health and receive vaccination recommendations, including for hepatitis A, typhoid fever, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, and rabies. France Diplomatie
  • Carry medications only in original packaging with original labels, accompanied by a prescription listing drugs in international nonproprietary names, translated into Uzbek, Russian or English, and declare them at customs. France Diplomatie
  • Many medications authorised in France are prohibited for import into Uzbekistan; verify authorisation via the Uzbek Ministry of Health list before travel. France Diplomatie
  • Drink only bottled, encapsulated or boiled water; avoid raw or undercooked food, cold buffets, reheated dishes and shellfish; wash hands regularly with soap or alcohol-based solutions. France Diplomatie
  • Medical care quality is generally poor in Uzbekistan; most hospitals are badly equipped and unhygienic with limited drug supplies; seek only basic or essential emergency treatment and consider evacuation to Europe. Foreign Office
  • Air quality is poor in Uzbekistan, especially November to February in Tashkent and the Fergana valley, and year-round in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm regions; children, elderly and those with pre-existing conditions are especially vulnerable. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026

FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French

Medical care

Les soins médicaux ne sont pas toujours assurés. Des cliniques privées, mieux équipées que les hôpitaux publics, existent souvent dans les grandes villes. Il peut être utile d'avoir son propre matériel de pansement et ses propres seringues à usage unique. En cas de maladie ou de blessure grave, il est recommandé de retourner en Suisse pour se faire soigner. L'importation de médicaments est rigoureusement réglementée en Ouzbékistan. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. Notez toutefois que de nombreux pays appliquent des réglementations restrictives. Cela vaut en particulier, mais pas exclusivement, pour les médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (par exemple la méthadone) et les substances utilisées pour le traitement des troubles psychiques. Avant votre départ, renseignez-vous directement auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ce sujet ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages

France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Recommandations pour la santé

Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.

Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .

Les médicaments doivent être déclarés en douane, et l’original de l’ordonnance, traduite en ouzbek, russe ou anglais, doit être présenté. Certains médicaments autorisés à la vente en France sont interdits à l’importation en Ouzbékistan. La loi prévoit que l’importation des médicaments est soumise à autorisation du ministère ouzbek de la Santé. Une liste des types d’articles pharmaceutiques autorisés à l’importation pour une utilisation personnelle, sans autorisation, est disponible sur ce site .

En cas de maladie ou d’accident, il est souhaitable, avant toute transfusion sanguine, de prendre l’attache d’un des médecins connus du poste (Clinique internationale de Tachkent).

Vaccinations

Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.

Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :

  • Hépatite A : en fonction des conditions et de la durée de séjour ;
  • Fièvre typhoïde : en fonction des conditions et de la durée de séjour ;
  • Hépatite B : en cas de séjours fréquents ou prolongés ;
  • T uberculose : chez les enfants de moins de 15 ans en cas de séjours fréquents ou prolongés ;
  • Rage : notamment enfants en bas âge, séjour en milieu rural ou éloigné des villes principales ;

Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.

Risques sanitaires

Fièvre typhoïde

La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.

Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.

Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .

Rage

La rage est une maladie virale mortelle affectant le système nerveux et présent dans la salive des animaux infectés, tels que chiens, chats, chauves-souris et autres mammifères sauvages. Le virus se transmet par morsure, griffure ou contact de la salive avec une peau lésée ou une muqueuse. L’évolution est rapide avec l’apparition de fièvre, maux de tête, anxiété puis de troubles neurologiques (coma). La rage est presque toujours mortelle une fois les symptômes déclarés. Il est recommandé d’éviter tout contact avec des animaux suspects domestiques ou sauvages. La vaccination préventive contre la rage avant un séjour en zone exposée peut être indiquée en fonction du type de voyage et en particulier chez les jeunes enfants dès qu’ils marchent. Il est conseillé de demander conseil à un médecin ou à un centre de vaccinations internationales.

En cas d’exposition à risque, consulter immédiatement un médecin même si la vaccination…

Règles d'hygiène alimentaire
  • Se laver les mains régulièrement avec de l’eau et du savon ou des solutions de lavage hydroalcooliques, surtout avant et après les repas et le passage aux toilettes ;
  • Veiller à la qualité des aliments et surtout à leur bonne cuisson ;
  • Éviter la consommation de produits alimentaires (poisson, viande, volaille, lait) crus ou peu cuits ;
  • Peler les fruits et légumes ou les laver soigneusement (à l’eau saine) ;
  • Éviter les crudités, coquillages, plats réchauffés et buffets froids ;
  • Ne boire que de l’eau ou des boissons encapsulées ou de l’eau rendue potable (filtration, ébullition ou à défaut produit désinfectant).

Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .

Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Health — Foreign Office

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 103 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest vaccine recommendations for Uzbekistan
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

See what health risks you’ll face in Uzbekistan .

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Uzbekistan. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .

Air quality

Poor outdoor air quality is a risk in Uzbekistan, especially during winter between November and February. The major cities, including Tashkent and the Fergana valley, are most affected by these high seasonal levels of pollution.

The air quality in Karakalkpakstan and Khorezm regions can be poor all year round, because of regular storms over the Aral Sea bringing salt, dust and pollutants into the air.

Children, the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions may be especially affected.

Read about the risks from poor air quality, and steps you should take, on TravelHealthPro .

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries. See Customs rules .

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .

Healthcare in Uzbekistan

The quality of medical care in Uzbekistan is generally poor. Most hospitals are badly equipped and unhygienic, with a limited supply of drugs. There is no guarantee that equipment will have been properly sterilised, especially in rural hospitals. You should avoid all but basic or essential treatment in the event of an emergency. Medical insurance companies usually refer complaints of a more serious nature to hospitals in Europe or New Delhi.

There is no reciprocal healthcare agreement between the UK and Uzbekistan.

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Uzbekistan where some staff will speak English.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

TravelHealthPro ↗

Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.

The comparator

What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

No whole region is advised against, but Global Affairs Canada and France Diplomatie advise against specific areas (border zone, locality, route…): the map does not draw them, their text is quoted below.

In brief
  • Avoid all travel within 5 km of the Afghanistan border due to ongoing security threats and terrorism risk. Global Affairs Canada
  • The Afghanistan border zone may experience sudden tensions and incidents that could escalate into armed confrontations. France Diplomatie
  • Travel is advised against in the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan border strip, including within Termez city, except for essential reasons. France Diplomatie

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Tashkent is in no region these official readings advise against; check that it is not in one of the areas quoted below.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Fergana — Country-wide vigilanceTashkent — Country-wide vigilanceNamangan — Country-wide vigilanceAndijan — Country-wide vigilanceSirdaryo — Country-wide vigilanceJizzakh — Country-wide vigilanceSamarqand — Country-wide vigilanceQashqadaryo — Country-wide vigilanceSurxondaryo — Country-wide vigilanceKarakalpakstan — Country-wide vigilanceNavoiy — Country-wide vigilanceXorazm — Country-wide vigilanceBukhara — Country-wide vigilanceTashkent — Country-wide vigilanceTashkent
Country-wide vigilanceTashkentNone of the readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie) names a region: the whole country keeps the “country-wide vigilance” colour. Boundaries: Natural Earth. The areas quoted without a region are not drawn: they do not follow regional boundaries.
Advised against — all travel — areas, not drawn1
Global Affairs Canada — Avoid all travel to within 5 km of the border with Afghanistan due to the ongoing and dangerous security…
Country-wide vigilance
the whole country, including Tashkent
So:

specific areas are advised against; check the itinerary against their text below and record the decision in writing.

US25.01.2026
Level 1 of 4Exercise normal precautions
FR11.03.2026
Red areas in the countrySome areas of the country are formally advised against.Your region (Tashkent): not covered
GB19.03.2026
No area coveredYour region (Tashkent): not covered
CA14.10.2026
Exercise normal security precautionsYour region (Tashkent): not covered

The official text

Official passages not placed on the map3

Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
Avoid all travel to within 5 km of the border with Afghanistan due to the ongoing and dangerous security situation and the risk of terrorism.

France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
La zone frontalière avec l’Afghanistan peut être le théâtre de tensions et d’incidents inopinés pouvant se transformer en affrontements.

France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
La bande frontalière entre l’Ouzbékistan et l’Afghanistan est fortement contrôlée. […] Les déplacements dans cette zone sont déconseillés (y compris dans la ville de Termez intra-muros, sauf raison impérative).

Maximum does not exclude these areas.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (14.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (11.03.2026) · Natural Earth

No located event in this reading.

Last change: Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Uzbekistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsState Department ↗updated 25.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Updated 25.01.2026

Exercise normal precaution in Uzbekistan .

Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

10-16 0.6 · 10-17 0.4 · 10-18 0.3 · 10-19 0.2 · 10-20 0.2 · 10-21 0.2 · 10-22 0.2 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against no travel to this country · reviewed 19 March 2026
    Last announced change : « Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). » (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — France classifies SOME AREAS of the country as red (travel formally advised against) — the advisory is geographic, check it for your exact destination (read the Security advisory)

No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Uzbekistan1.4 2021
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Uzbekistan11.7 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • Do not approach the Afghanistan border zone; it is formally forbidden and dangerous. The only crossing point, the Friendship Bridge between Termez and Hairatan, is closed to foreigners and strictly guarded. France Diplomatie
  • Avoid travel within Termez city limits except for imperative reasons, due to potential rocket attacks from Afghan territory, as occurred twice in 2022. France Diplomatie
  • Do not travel outside official border crossings with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan due to landmine presence in mountainous frontier zones. France Diplomatie
  • Obtain prior authorization from Uzbek authorities before visiting Guissar mountain foothills above Tupalang reservoir or Sariasiys site in Surkhandarya region; submit travel plans to Uzbek embassies or Foreign Ministry in Tashkent. France Diplomatie
  • Do not drive at night; numerous fatal road accidents occur due to unlit obstacles, livestock crossings, and reckless driving. Avoid night-time walking alone, especially in remote areas; use licensed taxis in urban centres. France Diplomatie

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 11.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Formally advised against — red
  • La zone frontalière avec l’Afghanistan peut être le théâtre de tensions et d’incidents inopinés pouvant se transformer en affrontements.
  • La bande frontalière entre l’Ouzbékistan et l’Afghanistan est fortement contrôlée. […] Les déplacements dans cette zone sont déconseillés (y compris dans la ville de Termez intra-muros, sauf raison impérative).
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Dernière actualisation le 11/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour

Zones formellement déconseillées

La zone frontalière avec l’Afghanistan peut être le théâtre de tensions et d’incidents inopinés pouvant se transformer en affrontements. Le seul point de passage vers l’Afghanistan est le pont de l’amitié entre Termez et Hairatan. La frontière est fermée aux étrangers et strictement gardée par les autorités ouzbèkes. Il est interdit et dangereux de s’en approcher.

La bande frontalière entre l’Ouzbékistan et l’Afghanistan est fortement contrôlée. Peu d’incidents sécuritaires ont été relevés au cours des derniers mois. Toutefois, la situation reste instable, ce qu’illustrent les deux attaques à la roquette menées contre le territoire ouzbek depuis le territoire afghan au cours de l’année 2022. Les déplacements dans cette zone sont déconseillés (y compris dans la ville de Termez intra-muros, sauf raison impérative).

Il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre en Afghanistan, pays figurant en rouge sur la carte sécuritaire (voir la fiche pays Afghanistan ).

Hormis au niveau des postes-frontières listés sur le site du Comité des douanes, il est dangereux de s’approcher des frontières tadjike et kirghize, du fait de la potentielle présence de mines.

Zones en vigilance renforcée

En dehors des zones frontalières, l’ensemble du pays est placé en vigilance renforcée. La situation sécuritaire en Ouzbékistan est calme et le dispositif policier structuré. Les grands sites touristiques (Samarcande, Boukhara, Khiva, Noukous, Kokand) sont sécurisés.

Les touristes étrangers doivent obtenir une autorisation pour se rendre dans les contreforts des montagnes de Guissar, situés au-dessus de la réserve d’eau de Tupalang, et sur le site de Sariasiys, dans la région de Sourkhan-Daria (province du sud-est limitrophe de l’Afghanistan et d’une partie du Tadjikistan). Il convient de formuler une demande auprès des autorités ouzbèkes (ambassades d’Ouzbékistan à l’étranger ou ministère des Affaires étrangères à Tachkent) avant de s’y rendre. Les voyageurs auront à justifier de leur projet de déplacement dans ces zones.

Les principaux points de passages internationaux, ouverts aux étrangers, sont :

En premier la dénomination ouzbèke suivie de celle utilisée en tadjike : ● Sariosiyo / Dusti : 38°30’16.2"N 68°06’27.5"E ● Andarxon / Patar : 40°21’52.9"N 70°27’20.6"E ● Jartepa / Sarazm : 39°31’05.3"N 67°23’56.9"E ● Oybek / Fatehabad : 40°32’46.5"N 69°12’43.7"E

Risque sismique

L’Ouzbékistan se trouve dans une zone de risque sismique élevé. En 1966, la ville de Tachkent, essentiellement construite en pisé, a été presque entièrement détruite par un tremblement de terre. En 2011, une secousse dans la vallée de Ferghana a fait plusieurs victimes.

Il est conseillé de respecter les recommandations de base . Une fiche concernant le risque sismique peut également être consultée sur le site internet de l’ambassade de France à Tachkent .

Si un tremblement de terre se produisait lors du séjour, il est recommandé de prendre immédiatement contact avec sa famille ou ses proches afin de les rassurer ou, en cas de problèmes de communication avec l’extérieur, avec l’ambassade de France à Tachkent.

Dans tous les cas, il convient de conserver son calme et de suivre les instructions des autorités locales. Tout séisme important est suivi d’une série de secousses secondaires.

Risque terroriste

En raison des tensions persistantes et de l’instabilité dans la région, la menace terroriste ne peut être écartée. Il est recommandé de suivre l’actualité au moment de son voyage et de faire preuve de vigilance pendant son séjour dans le pays. Aux frontières, il convient de ne pas s’aventurer en dehors des points de passage frontaliers.

Présence de mines

La présence de mines a été rapportée dans les zones montagneuses le long des frontières avec le Kirghizstan et le Tadjikistan. Dans les zones frontalières, il est par conséquent fortement déconseillé de circuler en dehors des villes ou de sortir des grands axes routiers et sentiers balisés.

Risques liés aux transports

Les accidents de la route sont nombreux, notamment la nuit, et parfois mortels. Ils sont dus à l’imprudence des conducteurs ou à des conditions de circulation défavorables. Il est recommandé de ne pas circuler en voiture de nuit, en raison de la présence d’obstacles divers non éclairés (piétons, cyclistes, fréquentes traversées de bétail, véhicules arrêtés sur la route tous feux éteints, etc.).

Criminalité

Le niveau d’insécurité est faible en Ouzbékistan. Cela étant, les voyageurs et touristes étrangers peuvent susciter les convoitises et quelques cas d’agressions avec violence de nuit sur des étrangers ont été signalés. Il est recommandé de ne pas montrer de signe ostentatoire de richesse, de laisser ses objets de valeur dans un lieu sécurisé (ex : coffre d’hôtel) et de surveiller ses effets personnels. Des cas de vol à la tire ont notamment été signalés dans les transports en commun.

Il convient également de ne pas se déplacer à pied la nuit, en particulier seul, et de privilégier les taxis disposant de licence. Cette recommandation s’applique notamment à Tachkent et aux autres centres urbains du pays.

La sécurité est parfois moins bien assurée dans les régions reculées du pays, où le passage d’étrangers est inhabituel. Il est conseillé de rester vigilant dans les lieux de distraction nocturne et de ne pas se fier aux individus qui peuvent faire des propositions de rencontres ou entraîner des étrangers à des excès de boisson.

Il est recommandé pour les femmes voyageant seule de prendre certaines précautions : porter des vêtements longs et garder les épaules couvertes, faire preuve de prudence et rester vigilante dans les relations avec la population locale, éviter de se déplacer dans des lieux isolés ou peu fréquentés, notamment la nuit tombée, etc.

Recommandations générales

De manière générale, il est recommandé de :

  • Ne pas montrer de signe ostentatoire de richesse et laisser tout objet de valeur dans un lieu sécurisé (ex : coffre d’hôtel) ;
  • Ne pas se déplacer avec d’importantes sommes d’argent et se montrer vigilant lors des retraits en espèces ;
  • Se munir de photocopies de ses documents d’identité et de voyage et laisser les originaux dans un lieu sécurisé (ex : coffre d’hôtel) ;
  • Privilégier le change de devises auprès de bureaux de change autorisés (hôtels, banques, points de change automatisés) ;
  • Ne pas se promener seul le soir dans des zones inconnues, désertes ou excentrées ;
  • Ne pas conduire de nuit et rester sur les routes principales et les sentiers balisés ;
  • Ne pas chercher à se soustraire aux fréquents contrôles des services de sécurité, sur les routes comme en ville.
Activités sportives à risque

Les activités sportives considérées à risques ne sont généralement pas couvertes par les assurances. Il est vivement recommandé de vérifier avant le départ les conditions de son contrat d’assurance et de prendre l’attache de la fédération française du sport envisagé. Les voyageurs sont appelés à être vigilants quant aux risques liés aux activités de montagne.

Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French

In brief
  • Avoid Afghanistan border zones except the frontier city of Termez; exercise caution traveling to or from Termez using only main roads. DFAE
  • Do not travel at night between cities; many roads are in poor condition and dangerous driving increases accident risk. DFAE
  • Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan border zones are partially mined, especially south Fergana Valley; use only main roads outside towns and consult local authorities. DFAE
  • Do not carry valuables, jewelry or large sums of money; use only marked taxis or pre-ordered vehicles; avoid night walks in unlit areas. DFAE
  • Outdoor activities require proper preparation, adequate equipment, and a local guide with navigation tools and satellite phone outside tourist centers. DFAE
  • Border crossings may close temporarily; expect winter fuel and gas shortages in rural areas; mobile and internet services may be temporarily blocked. DFAE

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

FDFA update note — Le chapitre Remarques particulières a été complété (Remise de l’attestation d’enregistrement OVIR au départ). (published 15.09.2026)

General assessment

Les voyages en Ouzbékistan sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Des manifestations peuvent se produire et des troubles peuvent s'accompagner de violences. Lors de voyages dans le sud du pays, la situation sécuritaire en Afghanistan doit être un facteur à considérer. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements Avant le départ et pendant votre séjour, informez-vous par les médias et auprès de votre agence de voyage sur la situation prévalant sur place. Évitez les manifestations de tout genre étant donné que des violences sont possibles. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales.

Specific regional risks

La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Evitez les zones frontalières avec l'Afghanistan à l’exception de la ville-frontière de Termez. Faites preuve de prudence dans vos déplacements vers ou depuis Termez, et n’empruntez que les axes principaux. Les zones frontalières avec le Tadjikistan et le Kirghizistan sont partiellement minées, notamment le sud de la vallée de Fergana. En dehors des agglomérations, il est de ce fait instamment recommandé d'emprunter exclusivement les axes les plus fréquentés et de s'informer au besoin auprès des autorités locales et/ou de la population.

Crime

On signale des actes de petite délinquance et des agressions sporadiques. Dans les centres touristiques, des bureaux de police touristique spécialement signalés existent, où il est généralement possible de communiquer en anglais. Il est notamment recommandé de prendre les mesures de précaution suivantes:

  • Ne portez aucun objet de valeur sur vous (montre, bijoux, etc.) ni de grosses sommes d'argent.
  • Empruntez exclusivement les taxis signalisés comme tels ou commandez-les à l’avance.
  • Renoncez aux promenades nocturnes, en particulier dans les quartiers et zones non éclairés.
Natural hazards

Le pays se caractérise par des régions avec des conditions géologiques et climatiques variées: désert, steppe et haute montagne. Les activités en plein air exigent une bonne préparation et un équipement adéquat en raison des conditions météorologiques pouvant changer rapidement, des grandes distances entre les localités et des sentiers de randonnée non balisés. Hors des centres touristiques, il est recommandé de se faire accompagner par une ou un guide ayant une expertise des lieux. Assurez-vous que cette personne soit équipée d’un instrument de navigation et d’un téléphone satellite afin d’alerter les services de secours en cas d'urgence. Les prévisions météorologiques générales se trouvent sur le site suivant: World Weather Information Service Le pays se trouve en zone d'activité sismique. Après de fortes pluies, il faut s'attendre à des inondations. Ces intempéries peuvent provoquer des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales. En cas d'interruption des communications avec l'étranger, vous pouvez vous mettre en liaison avec l'Ambassade de Suisse à Tashkent.

FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 16.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • Middle East escalation has caused airspace closures and flight disruptions affecting travel globally. Check airline updates and review insurance coverage before travelling. Foreign Office
  • The Friendship Bridge border crossing with Afghanistan remains officially closed to foreigners. Do not approach the fenced Amudarya river border or photograph military infrastructure in the neutral zone, risking arrest. Foreign Office
  • Terrorist attacks in Uzbekistan cannot be ruled out and could affect western interests. In 2022, Islamic State Khorasan Province fired rockets from Afghanistan into southern Uzbekistan. Foreign Office
  • You must carry your passport at all times in Uzbekistan as a legal requirement. Police conduct frequent checks and you can be fined or arrested for non-compliance. Foreign Office
  • Drug possession is illegal in Uzbekistan with long prison sentences upon conviction. Prison conditions include reports of widespread hepatitis, tuberculosis and alleged mistreatment of prisoners. Foreign Office
  • Avoid photographing government buildings, airports, border checkpoints, military barracks, bridges, police stations and metro stations. Check locally before taking photos as restrictions remain in place. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East

Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.

Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:

  • check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
  • check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator
  • review your travel insurance policy for coverage
  • monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts

Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Regional risks — Foreign Office

This section has safety advice for regions of Uzbekistan. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.

You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .

Uzbekistan-Afghanistan border

Be cautious if travelling near the border with Afghanistan, and follow the instructions of the local authorities.

The border crossing with Afghanistan, the Friendship Bridge, remains officially closed to foreigners. See Afghanistan travel advice .

The banks of the Amudarya river, which form the border between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, are fenced off, and there is a significant Uzbek military presence within that area, known as the ‘neutral zone’. You risk arrest if you approach the fence or take photos of military infrastructure or personnel in the neutral zone.

Many of the tourist sites close to the border require the permission of the local authorities to visit, or require you to be part of an organised tour group.

In April 2022, rockets were fired from Afghanistan into southern Uzbekistan. Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility. See Terrorism .

Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .

Terrorism in Uzbekistan

Terrorist attacks in Uzbekistan cannot be ruled out.

Attacks could be indiscriminate and happen anywhere. They could affect western interests and places visited by foreigners.

Previous attacks include:

- in 2022, rockets were fired from Afghanistan into southern Uzbekistan. Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility

- in 2019, it was reported that 17 people were killed in an armed attack on a Tajik security checkpoint on the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border. Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility

If you are travelling in areas where attacks have previously occurred, stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

Political situation

Avoid demonstrations or large gatherings of people, which are likely to attract a heavy presence from security forces. Use caution and maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places.

Crime

Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common, especially in crowded places like bazaars and on public transport. Home burglaries and break-ins also happen, even in wealthier neighbourhoods.

Use caution and take measures to reduce your personal risk, such as:

  • keep sight of your belongings at all times
  • be aware of thieves using distraction techniques
  • avoid carrying all your valuables together in one place e.g. handbags or pockets
  • exercise a similar level of caution as you would in the UK
Personal ID

You must carry your passport with you at all times. This is a legal requirement in Uzbekistan, and the police often carry out checks. You can be fined or arrested for failing to do so.

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

Possession of drugs is illegal. You can get a long prison sentence if convicted. While prison conditions have reportedly improved, reports of widespread hepatitis and tuberculosis as well as allegations of mistreatment of some prisoners by officials remain a concern.

Alcohol laws

It is illegal to sell alcohol and tobacco to someone aged 20 or under.

Taking photos in secure areas

Any form of photography can upset the authorities, particularly photographs of government buildings. This includes the Palace of Forums in Tashkent and sometimes local bazaars not normally visited by tourists. While restrictions have been relaxed recently, you should check before taking photos, especially near airports, border checkpoints, military barracks, bridges, police stations and metro stations.

Prohibited material

It is prohibited to bring material into Uzbekistan that could be considered as undermining the state. This includes material which promotes war, terrorism, religious hatred or racism and pornographic content.

Social media

Be careful when posting images of your visit on social media, particularly in relation to images or comments about public buildings, the Uzbek flag, national food or customs. Disrespectful content, including criticism of the government, could result in fines or detention.

Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The…

American passport — U.S. Department of State

Uzbekistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2026-01-25travel.state.gov ↗updated 25.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Advisory summary

Exercise normal precaution in Uzbekistan .

Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers.

Global Affairs Canada — additional reading

Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)

Border with Afghanistan - Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to within 5 km of the border with Afghanistan due to the ongoing and dangerous security situation and the risk of terrorism.

  • Border with Afghanistan — Avoid all travel to within 5 km of the border with Afghanistan due to the ongoing and dangerous security situation and the risk of terrorism.

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 13:55 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

In brief
  • You must carry your passport at all times in Uzbekistan; police conduct frequent checks and you can be fined or arrested for failing to do so. Foreign Office
  • Declare to customs any narcotics or psychotropic substances with a doctor's letter stating diagnosis, prescription name, dosage and duration, plus the original prescription, or face heavy fines, confiscation or detention. Global Affairs Canada
  • Possession of any quantity of illegal drugs carries severe penalties including long prison sentences; prison conditions include overcrowding, food shortages and tuberculosis risks. [Foreign Office]. DFAE
  • You must obtain an international driving permit to drive; you must be at least 18 years old, but some rental agencies require 21; using a cell phone while driving is prohibited. Global Affairs Canada
  • Do not photograph government buildings, airports, border checkpoints, military barracks, bridges, police stations or metro stations; check before taking photos in bazaars and secure areas. Foreign Office
  • Declare foreign currency equivalent to more than 2,000 USD at customs; bring undamaged U.S. dollar bills issued after 2013, as credit cards are rarely accepted outside major cities. [Global Affairs Canada]. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Drugs

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel

Medication

Uzbekistan's customs authorities strictly control the import of medicines and pharmaceutical products and quotas are imposed. You must declare to customs if you have narcotics or psychotropic substances in your possession. The law also requires you to present a letter from your doctor declaring:

  • your diagnosis
  • your prescription’s name
  • the dosage
  • how long you must take the medication for

You must also present the original prescription to customs officers. If you fail to declare the drugs in your possession at customs, you could face:

  • heavy fines
  • confiscation of your medication
  • detention

Import of medicines into Uzbekistan – State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Identification

You should carry photo identification at all times, such as a passport, but keep a photocopy in a safe place, in case it is lost or confiscated.

2SLGBTQI+ persons

The laws of Uzbekistan prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. 2SLGBTQI+ persons should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Uzbekistan. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Uzbekistan. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Uzbekistan, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Uzbek court. If you are in this situation:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Uzbekistan to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.

Driving

You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Uzbekistan, but certain car rental agencies impose the minimal age at 21 years old. Using a cell phone while driving is prohibited. Police officers rarely speak English. Numerous roadside cameras have been installed to help enforce traffic regulations. You could receive heavy fines if you drive above the speed limit or don’t comply with the Highway Code. A Canadian driver’s licence alone is not acceptable to drive in Uzbekistan. You must carry an international driving permit. International Driving Permit

Religious proselytism

Religious proselytizing and certain religious activities are illegal in Uzbekistan, including:

  • importing, producing and distributing religious content without prior approval from the government
  • practicing private religious education without registration
  • wearing religious attire in public

If you engage in illegal religious activities, you could face:

  • heavy fines
  • lengthy jail sentences
  • deportation
Dress and behaviour

Islamic practices and beliefs are closely adhered to, particularly in rural areas. To avoid offending local sensitivities:

  • dress conservatively
  • behave discreetly
  • respect religious and social traditions
Covering your face in public places

It’s illegal to cover your face in public places. Wearing clothing that prevents facial identification in public may result in administrative penalties. Exceptions may be made for clothing worn for weather, medical reasons, professional duties, or cultural and sports activities.

Ramadan

In 2027, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around February 7. In public, between sunrise and sunset, be discreet when:

  • drinking
  • eating
  • smoking
Money

The currency of Uzbekistan is the Uzbekistani sum (UZS), which is used for most transactions. You may also be able to use U.S. dollars. Carry bills that are in good shape, as worn U.S. bills may not be accepted by stores and banks. Credit cards are not widely accepted, except in larger hotels, restaurants and cafés in major cities. You can exchange money at official exchange counters at international airports or at any bank and major hotel, but Canadian dollars cannot be exchanged in Uzbekistan. There are ATMs throughout Uzbekistan, but they are more prevalent in larger cities. The majority dispense Uzbekistani sums and don’t accept international cards, but some ATMs provide U.S. dollars. It is common that ATMs run out of cash. Purchasing money on the black market is illegal and may result in extortion or jail sentences.

Foreign currency declaration

There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency you can import. However, you must declare any foreign currency equivalent to more than 2,000 USD. Import of foreign currency – State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 13:55 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences

Personal ID

You must carry your passport with you at all times. This is a legal requirement in Uzbekistan, and the police often carry out checks. You can be fined or arrested for failing to do so.

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

Possession of drugs is illegal. You can get a long prison sentence if convicted. While prison conditions have reportedly improved, reports of widespread hepatitis and tuberculosis as well as allegations of mistreatment of some prisoners by officials remain a concern.

Alcohol laws

It is illegal to sell alcohol and tobacco to someone aged 20 or under.

Taking photos in secure areas

Any form of photography can upset the authorities, particularly photographs of government buildings. This includes the Palace of Forums in Tashkent and sometimes local bazaars not normally visited by tourists. While restrictions have been relaxed recently, you should check before taking photos, especially near airports, border checkpoints, military barracks, bridges, police stations and metro stations.

Prohibited material

It is prohibited to bring material into Uzbekistan that could be considered as undermining the state. This includes material which promotes war, terrorism, religious hatred or racism and pornographic content.

Social media

Be careful when posting images of your visit on social media, particularly in relation to images or comments about public buildings, the Uzbek flag, national food or customs. Disrespectful content, including criticism of the government, could result in fines or detention.

Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. Cafés and restaurants may amend their menus and be busy around fast-breaking (‘Iftar’). Areas around mosques are also likely to be busy around prayer times. Take particular care not to offend religious sensitivities at this time.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex relationships are illegal, not recognised and still frowned upon socially. You should refrain from showing affection in public. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Money

The currency in Uzbekistan is the Uzbek so’m (or soum/som – UZS), and is not available in currency exchanges outside Uzbekistan. There are very few ATMs which accept international bank cards outside of the main cities. Bring enough cash for your entire stay, or withdraw cash from an ATM in a main city ahead of any planned travel to the regions. US dollars are the most easily exchanged foreign currency. Only change money through official exchange booths. It is illegal to change money on the black market, and there are harsh penalties. Official exchange booths will not accept damaged or marked bank notes, nor will they accept US dollars issued before 2013. Internationally issued credit cards are not widely accepted outside Tashkent and the main cities. Travellers cheques are not normally accepted.

Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026

FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French

Specific legal provisions

Entre autres, sont punissables:

  • les actes à caractère homosexuel;
  • les critiques exprimées en public à l’encontre du président, du gouvernement et du système politique;
  • la photographie des personnes en uniforme ainsi que de zones et installations militaires. Respectez les écriteaux et, en cas de doute, renoncez à prendre la photo.

Les drones radiocommandés ne peuvent être importés et utilisés qu'avec un permis délivré par les autorités ouzbèkes. Les demandes doivent être adressées au Comité du Tourisme. Tourism Committee, Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan Civil Aviation Agency, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison. Les conditions de détention sont précaires: cellules surpeuplées, manque de nourriture, risque de contamination par la tuberculose, etc. Il est conseillé aux personnes en voyage pour affaires et à d’autres investisseuses potentielles ou investisseurs potentiels de contacter l’Ambassade de Suisse à Tashkent avant d’établir des relations d’affaires.

Cultural specificities

L’Ouzbékistan est un pays multiethnique et multireligieux. La majorité de la population suit les traditions musulmanes. De différences culturelles existent d’une région et/ou d’un quartier à l’autre. Adaptez donc le comportement et la tenue vestimentaire aux us et coutumes locaux. Renseignez-vous dans les guides de voyages, auprès de votre agence ou directement sur place, sur les codes de conduite et les conventions à respecter. Pendent le mois du Ramadan et dans les lieux religieux, des règles et des prescriptions particulières doivent être respectées.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Air: Moderate 53/100PM2.5 8.6 µg/m³ · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
UV moderate today max 4.0Right now 2.6 · WHO scale 0–11+

What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.

Reading 14:00 (Asia/Tashkent)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.

Physicians per 1,000 people
Uzbekistan2.8 2021
Switzerland4.5 2022
France3.3 2022
Hospital beds per 1,000 people
Uzbekistan4.9 2023
Switzerland4.4 2023
France5.7 2022
Health spending per person (USD)
Uzbekistan192 2023
Switzerland11,784 2023
France5,327 2024
Life expectancy (years)
Uzbekistan72.5 2024
Switzerland84.4 2024
France83.0 2024

Reading: With 2.8 physicians per 1,000 people (38% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 192 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

French passport — France Diplomatie

In brief
  • French nationals need no visa for stays not exceeding 30 days; passport must be valid for at least 6 months from planned return date. France Diplomatie
  • All stays longer than 72 hours require registration with OVIR; hotels register guests automatically, or registration can be done online at http://www.emehmon.uz/. France Diplomatie
  • Foreign mobile phones used with Uzbek SIM cards must be declared at customs upon arrival and registered with UzIMEI within 30 days (75,000 soums fee) or face blocking after 30 days. France Diplomatie
  • Visa extension requests must begin 10 days before expiration; overstaying incurs heavy fines, expulsion at traveller's expense, and entry bans. France Diplomatie
  • Certain restricted sites require prior authorization from Uzbek Interior Ministry obtained through a travel agency at least 30 days in advance; authorization valid 5 days. France Diplomatie
  • Electronic cigarettes are prohibited in Uzbekistan as of 1 April 2026; possession of even one device may result in criminal prosecution. France Diplomatie

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

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Visas et titres de voyage

Pour les ressortissants français, aucun visa n’est exigé pour un séjour d’une durée ne dépassant pas 30 jours.

Le passeport doit avoir une durée de validité d’au moins 6 mois à compter de la date de retour prévue.

Pour des durées supérieures à 30 jours, l’obtention d’un visa est obligatoire.

Pour obtenir plus d’informations sur les différents types de visas disponibles, contacter l’ambassade d’Ouzbékistan à Paris .

Les passeports d’urgence et les laissez-passer délivrés par les autorités françaises permettent uniquement de sortir du territoire ouzbek. Les autorités locales ne reconnaissent pas ces titres de voyage pour l’entrée ou le transit en Ouzbékistan.

Enregistrement du séjour

Pour tout séjour supérieur à 72 heures, il convient de se faire enregistrer auprès de l’OVIR (le Département des visas et de l’enregistrement). L’enregistrement est effectué soit par l’invitant (pour les visas privés et visas d’affaires), soit, lors d’un séjour dans un hôtel, par l’administration de l’établissement.

L’enregistrement peut être fait en ligne par le propriétaire du logement sur le site http://www.emehmon.uz/ .

Des allègements de procédure ont été introduits concernant l’enregistrement de groupes touristiques, sous certaines conditions. Pour obtenir des informations à ce sujet, consulter le site de l’ambassade d’Ouzbékistan à Paris .

Enregistrement du mobile

Les téléphones achetés à l’étranger non enregistrés localement auprès de l’agence UzIMEI et utilisés avec une carte SIM ouzbèke sont automatiquement bannis du réseau mobile ouzbek au bout de trente jours après leur première connexion au réseau mobile (blocage du numéro IMEI).

Aussi, il est recommandé aux personnes séjournant en Ouzbékistan pour une durée supérieure à 30 jours et souhaitant y utiliser leur téléphone mobile avec une carte SIM ouzbèke de procéder à son enregistrement. Cela concerne également les personnes restant moins de 30 jours sur le sol ouzbek mais souhaitant utiliser à nouveau ce même téléphone lors d’un prochain séjour.

  • A l’arrivée en Ouzbékistan : la déclaration du téléphone mobile se fait directement auprès des douanes (aéroport ou poste-frontière), en remplissant un formulaire en deux exemplaires dans lequel il est demandé de préciser le ou les numéros IMEI de l’appareil. Il convient de conserver l’exemplaire tamponné remis par les douanes, nécessaire pour la suite de la procédure.
  • Dans les 30 jours suivants la déclaration en douane, il faut enregistrer l’appareil auprès de l’organisme UzIMEI, muni du formulaire tamponné par les douanes, soit directement sur le site https://uzimei.uz/ , soit à l’un des guichets UzIMEI (listés sur le site). Cette formalité est payante (75 000 soums).

Dans le cas où la procédure n’aurait pas été réalisée dans les 30 jours, le déblocage du téléphone nécessite de s’acquitter du paiement de l’équivalent de 30% du prix neuf de l’appareil auprès des douanes.

Pour rappel, cette procédure n’est pas indispensable pour les séjours inférieurs à 30 jours, mais elle est recommandée pour les personnes envisageant de séjourner à plusieurs reprises en Ouzbékistan et d’y utiliser pendant ces séjours leur téléphone…

Contrôles

Les démarches de prolongation doivent être entamées 10 jours avant la date de péremption et certains visas ne peuvent pas être prolongés sur place. Il est donc conseillé de bien vérifier la période de validité du visa et de ne pas la dépasser, sous peine de lourdes amendes.

Les talons d’enregistrement sont susceptibles d’être contrôlés lors de toute démarche administrative (notamment lors d’achat de billets de train, contrôles d’identité, franchissements de frontières, etc.) et recoupés avec d’autres documents (factures d’hôtel, billets de train, etc.).

Il convient de respecter scrupuleusement les règles d’enregistrement sous peine de lourdes amendes, d’expulsion vers la France (aux frais du voyageur) et d’interdiction de séjour.

Ouverture des postes frontières

Les principaux postes de passage frontaliers (à l’exception des points de contrôle des aéroports) sont ouverts 24h/24 à la circulation automobile et piétonnière. D’autres sont toutefois fermés entre 22h et 7h. Certains postes de passage sont réservés aux frontaliers, tel par exemple le poste permettant d’accéder à l’enclave de Chakhirmardon. D’autres postes sont ouverts aux étrangers, mais pas aux véhicules. Tous peuvent être fermés de manière inopinée. Il convient donc de vérifier leur ouverture avant de prendre la route, en consultant le site du comité d’État des douanes (en russe) : https://www.customs.uz/ru/page/%D1%9Ezbekiston-respulikasi-chegara-bozhhona-postlar-royhati

Séjour comportant des déplacements en camping-car et véhicule hors normes

Les véhicules aménagés pour le couchage sont pris en compte dans la règlementation ouzbèke en tant qu’hébergement en matière d’enregistrement de séjour des étrangers. Pour connaître les modalités spécifiques d’enregistrement ainsi que les tarifs spéciaux prévus, s’adresser à l’ambassade d’Ouzbékistan à Paris

Certains sites et points de passage sont fermés à certaines catégories de véhicules en vertu de la règlementation locale, y compris les camping-cars. De manière générale, les véhicules hors gabarit doivent obtenir une validation expresse de leur itinéraire par les autorités locales.

Sites nécessitant l’obtention d’une autorisation préalable pour les touristes

Un arrêté du 10 mars 2015 établit la liste des sites nécessitant l’obtention d’une autorisation préalable pour les touristes, délivrée par le ministère ouzbek de l’Intérieur. Elle doit être sollicitée par une agence de tourisme ouzbèke, au minimum 30 jours avant de se rendre dans les zones concernées.

Cette autorisation est délivrée sur présentation d’un passeport en cours de validité et valable cinq jours. Un représentant de l’agence de voyages chargée d’effectuer les démarches administratives devra être présent lors du déplacement des touristes dans ces zones. Il est recommandé aux touristes voyageant seuls de passer par une agence de voyage.

Les sites concernés sont :

  • Les zones avoisinant les polygones, unités et complexes militaires du ministère de l’Intérieur et du service de sécurité nationale ;
  • Les réservoirs, barrages, centrales hydroélectriques de Kampirravat (région d’Andijan), Tulagan (région de Sukhandarya) et Tcharvak (région de Tachkent) ;
  • Les usines hydrométallurgiques de Bessapan et de Kokpatas (région de Navoy), ainsi que de Kochrabat (région de Samarcande) ;
  • Les centrales thermiques de Nurabad (région de Tachkent) et de Syrdarya, ainsi que ses alentours (Chirin, région de Syrdarya) ;
  • La réserve naturelle de Gissar (région de Kachkadarya) ;
  • La zone de repos « Kaynarsay » et le lieu-dit de Bostanlyk (région de Tachkent).
Réglementation douanière

Les contrôles douaniers et policiers sont très stricts, tant à l’arrivée qu’à la sortie du pays. Retrouvez plus d’informations sur https://customs.uz/en/ .

Cigarettes électroniques

A compter du 1 er avril 2026 les cigarettes électroniques font l’objet d’une interdiction en Ouzbékistan.

La détention d’une simple cigarette électronique peut faire l’objet de poursuites pénales.

Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your arrival date in Uzbekistan. Foreign Office
  • British citizens may visit Uzbekistan visa-free for tourism or business for up to thirty days; overstaying risks fines and deportation. Foreign Office
  • You must obtain an entry stamp in your passport and register with the local OVIR district office within three days of arrival. Foreign Office
  • If staying in a hotel, staff will register you; if in private accommodation, your host must register you or use the Emehmon electronic system. Foreign Office
  • British-Uzbek dual nationals entering on an Uzbek passport receive only very limited British Embassy assistance and may be denied access to embassy staff if arrested. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Entry requirements — rules for a British passport

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Uzbekistan’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Uzbekistan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Uzbek Embassy in the UK .

Passport validity requirements

To enter Uzbekistan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document, or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .

Uzbek-British dual nationals

If you enter Uzbekistan on an Uzbek passport and are also a British national, the British Embassy can only provide very limited assistance. Uzbekistan does not recognise dual nationality so will treat you as an Uzbek national only. If you’re arrested or detained, the authorities are unlikely to grant you access to British Embassy staff.

Visa requirements

You can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for tourism or business for up to 30 days.

If you’re travelling for any other purpose, or intend to stay longer than 30 days, check the requirements with the Uzbek Embassy in the UK .

If you’re entering Uzbekistan on a visa, check it and carefully note the date of expiry and the number of entries permitted.

Do not overstay your visa, or exceed your permitted duration of stay, even for a very short period. If you overstay, you could get a fine and possibly be deported. It is not always easy or possible to extend your stay or visa if you want to stay in the country for longer than planned. If you’re travelling overland, make sure you arrive at your intended border crossing in good time before your period of stay or visa expires.

Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry.

Border guards check the stamp on exit to make sure that travellers have not exceeded the 30-day period.

Registering with the authorities

You must register with the local district OVIR (Department of Foreign Travel and Exit) within 3 days of your arrival. Saturdays and Sundays count as part of the 3-day period. If you travel to another city and plan to stay for longer than 3 days there, you’ll need to register again.

If you’re staying at a hotel, the staff will register you. If you’re staying in a private house, your host should register you with their local district OVIR or on the electronic registration system, Emehmon . Tourist tax is usually included in the hotel bill, and private hosts pay the tourist tax on behalf of the guest.

If you’re travelling in Uzbekistan in a camper van or staying in tents and camping, you must register yourself. Register online through the electronic registration system, Emehmon , within 3 days of arrival. When registering online, you’ll have to pay a tourist tax charge for each day of your…

American passport — U.S. Department of State

The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 25.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeMODERATE

What the texts say · Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common, especially in crowded places like bazaars and on public transport. There are reports of foreigners being robbed by individuals posing as police officers.

What they advise: Make sure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents are secure at all times.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
TransportMODERATE

What the texts say · Use licensed taxis whenever possible - this includes: official taxis at the airport - taxis booked using apps like Yandex or My Taxi.

What they advise: Many buses and taxis in Uzbekistan run on compressed natural gas and safety regulations on these vehicles are often not followed. Where possible opt for modern vehicles.
Foreign Office
Nature and climateMODERATE

What the texts say · Uzbekistan is in an active seismic zone.

What they advise:
  • The US Federal Emergency Management Agency has advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
  • Monitor local media for updates, including on road conditions - Stay away from flooded areas - Monitor weather reports - Follow the instructions of local authorities, including evacuation orders.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Laws and customsTO KNOW

What the texts say · Same-sex relationships are illegal, not recognised and still frowned upon socially. Possession of drugs is illegal.

What they advise:
  • You should carry photo identification at all times, such as a passport, but keep a photocopy in a safe place, in case it is lost or confiscated.
  • Only change money through official exchange booths.
  • Any form of photography can upset the authorities, particularly photographs of government buildings.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Cyber and dataMODERATE

What the texts say · Credit card and ATM fraud occurs, especially outside reputable establishments and banks.

What they advise: When using debit or credit cards: pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others - use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or a store - avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature - cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN.
Global Affairs Canada
Crowds and calendarMODERATE

What the texts say · Planned and unplanned demonstrations are rare and security forces tightly control crowds to prevent escalation and violence.

What they advise: Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place - Follow the instructions of local authorities - Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations.
Global Affairs Canada

Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 19.03.2026 · read 05.10.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 14.10.2026 · read 05.10.2026)

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Uzbekistan1.4 2021
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Uzbekistan11.7 2019
Switzerland2.2 2019
France5.1 2019

Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

—:—Local time · Asia/Tashkent ·
112Local emergency numbers · Single number 112
+998 · Russian, UzbekDialling code · languages
Schuko, Europlug, AS/NZS 3112220 V
Drivingon the right

Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.

FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French

Transport and infrastructure

De nombreuses routes en mauvais état et la conduite dangereuse augmentent les risques d'accidents. Il est de ce fait recommandé de ne pas conduire soi-même, mais de louer une voiture avec chauffeur. Les déplacements interurbains sont de façon générale à proscrire la nuit. Il arrive que les passages de frontière soient temporairement fermés à court terme. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières. Surtout durant les mois d'hiver et dans les régions rurales, il faut s’attendre à des pénuries d’approvisionnement en gaz naturel et carburants. Dans certaines régions, les communications téléphoniques mobiles et l’accès à Internet peuvent être temporairement bloqués.

Specific remarks

L'entrée dans le pays et la sortie du territoire par la voie terrestre ne peuvent être garanties en termes de temps et de lieu. Renseignez-vous à l'avance auprès des autorités locales. En dehors des villes et des routes touristiques, certaines régions sont interdites d’accès aux personnes de nationalité étrangère ou soumises à un permis spécial pour les accéder . Les personnes en voyage doivent s’enregistrer dans les trois jours suivant leur arrivée auprès du service local de l'OVIR . En général, l’enregistrement est effectué par l’hôtel ou le groupe de voyage. Pour les personnes qui ne logent pas dans des hôtels, les hôtes doivent se charger de l’enregistrement, soit dans un bureau de l’OVIR, soit dans un centre d’information touristique ou directement sur le site: Guest registration Assurez-vous que votre enregistrement OVIR est fait pour toute la durée de votre séjour et que l’attestation d’enregistrement vous est remise au moment de votre départ (informations relatives au séjour avec code QR). Le respect des directives d’enregistrement est contrôlé minutieusement par les autorités ouzbèkes en charge. Les manquements sont passibles d’amendes au moment du départ du pays. Les Ambassades de la République d’Ouzbékistan à Berlin et à Paris fournissent plus de renseignements sur les régions non-accessibles et sur les directives d’enregistrement du séjour. Botschaft der Republik Usbekistan in Berlin Ambassade de la République d'Ouzbékistan à Paris Portez toujours votre passeport sur vous (original) afin de pouvoir prouver votre identité lors des contrôles de police.

FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

ESSENTIAL

Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).

+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area

The three hospitals to know — Tashkent

2Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic and Immunology Centeremergency · 1.8 km · Arnasoy ko'chasi 28/1 Ташкент
3Республиканский Центр социальной адаптации детейemergency · 4.1 km · Abdulla Kahhar ko'chasi 34

None of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.

List read from OpenStreetMap on 13.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.

80hospitals and clinics40pharmacies35doctorsFull map and list ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Hepatitis Arecommended
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Mpoxdepending on the trip
  • Rabiesdepending on the trip
  • Typhoiddepending on the trip
  • Yellow fevernot recommended

CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026

On site

MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

The health system — With 2.8 physicians per 1,000 people (38% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 192 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.

Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

The next 7 days Asia/TashkentMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Sat 17 Oct12–23°partly cloudy
Sun 18 Oct11–23°partly cloudy
Mon 19 Oct11–24°mainly clear
Tue 20 Oct10–25°clear
Wed 21 Oct11–24°partly cloudy
Thu 22 Oct10–23°clear
Fri 23 Oct8–20°partly cloudy

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

FR
Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
CH
FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 25.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026

French passport — French embassy and consulates

FR
Agence Consulaire de France260.2 km

35 Islom Karimov ko'chasi, 140101, Samarqand

+998 66 235 00 36

Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Updated: 15 September 2026

OpenStreetMap

Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates

Useful addresses — FDFA, in French

Dispositions douanières: State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Unified Call Center for Safe Tourism: 1173 Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’ urgence à l’étranger , vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional à Moscou, Russie Ambassade de Suisse en Ouzbékistan Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse Uzbekistan e-visa

OpenStreetMap · DFAE

British passport — British embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

Police

  • Yakkasaroy tuman Prokraturasi · 0.9 km
  • ОВВиОГ Чиланзарского района (Паспортный стол) · 1.9 km
    6А
    +998712779472
  • ОП -310 · 2.4 km
  • Дорожно-патрульная служба Чиланзарского и Учтепинского района · 2.5 km
    Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi Tashkent

OpenStreetMap

Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 19.03.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Getting help — Foreign Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Uzbekistan

Ambulance: 103

Fire: 101

Police: 102

A new unified emergency services number, 112, was introduced in 2024 to cover all emergency calls. The previous emergency numbers are still in operation.

Uzbekistan also has a 24/7 tourist hotline, the “Call Centre for Safe Tourism”, on 1173, whose operators speak English as well as Uzbek and Russian, and can direct callers to locally available support.

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Help abroad

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.

Help in the UK

You can call FCDO  in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: +44 20 7008 5000 (24 hours)

Find out about call charges

Ten phrases in Uzbek

For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.

Help!Yordam bering!
Call an ambulance!Tez yordam chaqiring!
I need a doctor.Menga shifokor kerak.
Where is the nearest hospital?Eng yaqin kasalxona qayerda?
Call the police!Militsiyani chaqiring!
I am allergic to penicillin.Menda penitsillinga allergiya bor.
I have international medical insurance.Menda xalqaro tibbiy sugʻurta bor.
I want to contact my embassy.Oʻz mamlakatimning elchixonasi bilan bogʻlanmoqchiman.
Please take me to this address.Iltimos, meni shu manzilga olib boring.
Do you speak English?Kechirasiz, inglizcha gapirasizmi?

Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Uzbekistan right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on passports; Laws and culture section – added information on covering your face in public places

October 14, 2026 13:55 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

⚡ The world feed — every country →

Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Uzbekistan

24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Uzbekistan today?

Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • Travel with international medical cover and the 24/7 number (+41 22 ••• •• ••) saved: here the risk is not the advisory, it is the hospital bill.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 25.01 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 15.09 · read 16.10207-country comparison

Is the whole of Uzbekistan advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Foreign Office, regional risks: “This section has safety advice for regions of Uzbekistan. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice. You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice . Uzbekistan-Afghanistan border Be cautious if travelling near…”
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 19.03 · read 16.10State Department · updated 25.01 · read 16.10

What are the entry requirements for Uzbekistan with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • French passport (France Diplomatie): French nationals need no visa for stays not exceeding 30 days; passport must be valid for at least 6 months from planned return date. All stays longer than 72 hours require registration with OVIR; hotels register guests automatically, or registration can be done online at http://www.emehmon.uz/. Foreign mobile phones used with Uzbek SIM cards must be declared at customs upon arrival and registered with UzIMEI within 30 days (75,000 soums fee) or face blocking after 30 days.
  • British passport (Foreign Office): Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your arrival date in Uzbekistan. British citizens may visit Uzbekistan visa-free for tourism or business for up to thirty days; overstaying risks fines and deportation. You must obtain an entry stamp in your passport and register with the local OVIR district office within three days of arrival.
  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 19.03 · read 16.10State Department · updated 25.01 · read 16.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Uzbekistan visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (EUR 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Uzbekistan, concretely?

VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue EUR 50,000, cancellation or change EUR 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Around Tashkent, the nearest hospital read from OpenStreetMap: Respublika shoshilinch tibbiy yordam ilmiy markazi (№16) · 0.5 km · 24/7 emergency room.
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 11.10

What should I do if hospitalised in Uzbekistan?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9) — the nearest: Respublika shoshilinch tibbiy yordam ilmiy markazi (№16) · 0.5 km · 24/7 emergency room.
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: single number 112.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Uzbekistan?

Local emergency services: single number 112

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • France — Ambassade de France (7.4 km) · +998 71 2328100
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (4.7 km) · +998 71 120 67 38
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (7.9 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (12.3 km) · (+998-78) 120-5450
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 11.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Uzbekistan?

At today's level 1/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Uzbekistan?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

Around Tashkent: 80 hospitals and clinics, 51 with a 24/7 emergency room, 40 pharmacies, 35 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 13.10.2026).

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 11.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Uzbekistan?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 19.03 · read 16.10

Can I be treated in Uzbekistan, or will I be evacuated?

2.8 physicians per 1,000 people (2021) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.

  • 4.9 hospital beds per 1,000 people versus 4.4 in Switzerland (World Bank).
  • With 2.8 physicians per 1,000 people (38% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 192 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Uzbekistan: safety, in figures?

1.4 homicides per 100,000 people (2021) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.

  • 11.7 road deaths per 100,000 people versus 2.2 in Switzerland (World Bank, WHO).
  • The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 5 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 10.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Uzbekistan, and why register?

The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):

  • France — Ambassade de France (7.4 km) · +998 71 2328100
  • Switzerland — Ambassade de Suisse (4.7 km) · +998 71 120 67 38
  • United Kingdom — Ambassade du Royaume-Uni (7.9 km)
  • United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (12.3 km) · (+998-78) 120-5450
  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 11.10DFAE · updated 15.09 · read 16.10

Which regions of Uzbekistan should I avoid, precisely?

No whole region is advised against, but Global Affairs Canada and France Diplomatie advise against specific areas (border zone, locality, route…): the map does not draw them, their text is quoted below.

  • Your point (Tashkent): country-wide vigilance.
  • Areas quoted without a region: Global Affairs Canada — Avoid all travel to within 5 km of the border with Afghanistan due to the ongoing and…
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 19.03 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Uzbekistan?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • You must carry your passport at all times in Uzbekistan; police conduct frequent checks and you can be fined or arrested for failing to do so.
  • Declare to customs any narcotics or psychotropic substances with a doctor's letter stating diagnosis, prescription name, dosage and duration, plus the original prescription, or face heavy fines, confiscation or detention.
  • Possession of any quantity of illegal drugs carries severe penalties including long prison sentences; prison conditions include overcrowding, food shortages and tuberculosis risks. [Foreign Office].
  • You must obtain an international driving permit to drive; you must be at least 18 years old, but some rental agencies require 21; using a cell phone while driving is prohibited.
  • Do not photograph government buildings, airports, border checkpoints, military barracks, bridges, police stations or metro stations; check before taking photos in bazaars and secure areas.

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 19.03 · read 16.10

Who can I call at any hour from Uzbekistan?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.
  • On site, Ambassade de France: +998 71 2328100.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 15.09 · read 16.10

A few useful phrases in Uzbek for Uzbekistan?

Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:

  • Help! → Yordam bering!
  • Call an ambulance! → Tez yordam chaqiring!
  • I need a doctor. → Menga shifokor kerak.
  • Where is the nearest hospital? → Eng yaqin kasalxona qayerda?
  • Call the police! → Militsiyani chaqiring!

SourcesMaximum Insurance

What should I keep after leaving Uzbekistan, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • €2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

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What Maximum knows

The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.

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