Uzbekistan travel tips
General guidance for international travellers. Requirements vary by nationality — confirm with the official visa authority for your passport.
Short answer: After your Uzbekistan visa is granted, keep copies of your documents, respect local laws, and confirm entry conditions still match your itinerary.
Practical tips
- Apply for e-visa only on the official Uzbekistan immigration portal.
- Book Afrosiyob train tickets online once your travel dates are firm.
- Carry passport copies separate from originals in old cities.
- Wear sun protection and hats during midday walking tours in summer.
- Ask before photographing people in bazaars and rural markets.
- Keep hotel registration receipts until departure if requested at borders.
- Download offline maps for Khiva and desert stretches with weak signal.
- Respect no-drone zones around historic sites and airports.
Travel highlights
Attractions
- Registan
- Itchan Kala Khiva
- Bukhara old city
- Tashkent metro art
- Fergana Valley
Cities
- Tashkent
- Samarkand
- Bukhara
- Khiva
- Nukus
Best time
April to May and September to October for Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva without extreme heat.
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