Practical Travel Tips

Everything you need to know for a perfect trip to Uzbekistan

Visa Information

For Spanish citizens:

No visa (up to 30 days)

  • Free entry for 30 days
  • Passport valid for 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Registration mandatory after 3 days

E-visa (for longer stays)

  • Online application at e-visa.gov.uz
  • Processing in 2-3 days
  • Cost: $20 USD
  • Valid for 90 days

Required documents

  • Passport with minimum 6 months validity
  • Travel insurance recommended
  • Accommodation confirmation
  • Round-trip flight ticket
  • Migration card (provided on plane)

Money and Transport

Local currency

Uzbek som (UZS)

1 EUR ≈ 12,000-13,000 UZS (fluctuates)

Financial tips:

  • Bring cash (euros or dollars)
  • Exchange at official banks
  • Cards accepted in large hotels and restaurants
  • ATMs available in main cities
  • Bargain in bazaars and taxis

Transport

Afrosiyob high-speed train

Connects Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara in 4 hours

Price: $15-25 USD

Intercity buses

Economical but less comfortable

Price: $5-10 USD

Taxis and Yandex Taxi

Yandex Taxi app very popular

Price: $2-5 USD per urban trip

Communication and Internet

SIM cards

Ucell

Best national coverage

5GB: $5 USD

Beeline

Good in cities

3GB: $3 USD

UMS

More economical

2GB: $2 USD

💡 Sold at airport and city stores

Internet and WiFi

  • Free WiFi in hotels and restaurants
  • Good speed in main cities
  • Some social networks may be limited
  • VPN recommended for full access
  • WhatsApp and Telegram work well

Cultural Norms

Dress code

For women:

  • Cover shoulders and neckline
  • Scarf for mosques
  • Loose clothing preferable
  • Avoid deep necklines

For men:

  • Long pants
  • Shirt with sleeves
  • Easy-to-remove shoes
  • Avoid shorts in religious places

Social etiquette

What to do:

  • Greet with handshake
  • Always accept offered tea
  • Remove shoes in homes
  • Respect elderly people
  • Ask permission for photos

What to avoid:

  • Showing soles of feet
  • Using left hand to eat
  • Refusing hospitality
  • Public displays of affection
  • Drinking alcohol in public

Health and Safety

Vaccinations

  • No mandatory vaccinations
  • Recommended: Hepatitis A and B, Typhus
  • Drink bottled water
  • Be careful with street food
  • Medical insurance recommended

Safety

  • Very safe country for tourists
  • Very low crime rate
  • Tourist police available
  • Avoid border areas
  • Always carry documents

Emergency Contacts

Important numbers:

  • Emergencies: 112
  • Police: 102
  • Fire: 101
  • Ambulance: 103
  • Spanish Embassy: +998 71 120 5815

Consular services

Spanish Embassy in Tashkent

Afrosiyob Street 17, Tashkent

emb.tashkent@maec.es

Monday to Friday: 9:00-17:00

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