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Usbekistan: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • Registration is mandatory: hotels register you automatically; in private flats your host must register you via E-mehmon (FCDO: within 3 days of arrival). Missing registration means fines or deportation.
  • Fill in the customs declaration in two copies on entry and keep the stamped copy — you can't leave with more foreign cash than you declared on arrival.
  • Drones are effectively banned without an import licence; codeine and some other medicines are restricted — check before you fly.
  • Russian-issued Mir, Visa and Mastercard cards don't work; bring USD/EUR cash or a non-Russian card.
  • US citizens have been visa-free for 30 days since 1 Jan 2026; British and EU citizens also 30 days. Get an entry stamp — overstays are fined.

Einreise und Visa

CIS citizens (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine) need no visa. EU, UK, Turkey, UAE, China and (since 1 Jan 2026) US citizens get 30 days visa-free. Indians: 30 days visa-free only with a valid multiple-entry US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia, Japan, NZ or Korea visa (from Sept 2026), otherwise e-Visa. A tourist tax applies per night and is usually collected by hotels.

Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen

  • Uzbekistan e-Visa ↗ freiwillig
    At least 3 working days before travel · Gebühr: USD 20 · Eligible nationalities that are not visa-free
  • E-mehmon registration ↗ Pflicht
    On arrival (hotels do it; private hosts register you) · All foreign visitors

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 3 months beyond arrival.

An der Grenze kann verlangt werden

  • Complete two copies of the customs declaration; keep the stamped one for exit.
  • Check you get an entry stamp.
  • Ask hotels for registration slips (or keep the E-mehmon confirmation).

Zoll

  • Declare cash over USD 10,000 and precious metals/gems over 65 g.
  • You can't export more foreign currency than declared on entry.
  • Check the list of restricted medicines; carry prescriptions and declare medicines.
  • Drones need an import licence and permission in advance.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, e-visa.gov.uz ↗, esquireindia.co.in ↗, t-j.ru ↗

Geld

Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.

Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay

Apple Pay — funktioniert teilweise · Google Pay — funktioniert teilweise

Wo man gut wechselt

  • Banks and official exchange booths (e.g. in bank branches, hotels) — rates are close to the official one
  • ATMs in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara for UZS (some dispense USD)

Wo man besser nicht wechselt

  • Street money changers (illegal, risk of fake notes)
  • Dynamic currency conversion

Geldautomaten: ATMs accept foreign Visa/Mastercard in big cities; some fail — have a backup card and cash. Carry plenty of cash outside major cities.

Trinkgeld: Many restaurants add 10–15% service; otherwise rounding up is enough.

  • Russian cards (Mir, Visa, Mastercard) don't work; some Russian UnionPay cards reportedly do. QR payments via some Russian bank apps work at connected merchants.
  • Local payment apps (Click, Payme) need an Uzbek card.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: cbu.uz ↗, t-j.ru ↗, avo.cards ↗

Regeln und Verbote

Verboten

  • Drones without permits
  • Any drugs; some prescription medicines (e.g. codeine) restricted
  • Photographing military sites, airports, border areas and some metro/government buildings
  • Unofficial currency exchange

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Register each stay as required; keep registration slips.
  • Same-sex relations between men are criminalised.
  • Carry your passport for police checks.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗

Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Mostly Sunni Muslim, secular state; alcohol is available.

Kleidung: Modest: cover shoulders and knees, especially in mosques, madrasas and the Fergana Valley. Women should bring a scarf for mosques.

Umgangsformen

  • Bread (non) is sacred — never put it upside down or throw it away.
  • Accept tea with the right hand; hosts pour small amounts as a sign of hospitality.
  • Remove shoes in homes.
  • Bargain in bazaars.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗

Klima

Sharply continental and dry: very hot summers (Bukhara/Khiva 40°C+), cold winters near or below freezing, short pleasant springs and autumns.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: cold, Tashkent ~-3–6°C
  • Februar: Feb: cold, occasional snow
  • März: Mar: mild; Navruz (21 Mar)
  • April: Apr: pleasant, ~12–24°C, ideal
  • Mai: May: warm, ideal
  • Juni: Jun: hot, 30–35°C
  • Juli: Jul: very hot, 40°C+ in the desert
  • August: Aug: very hot and dry
  • September: Sep: warm, pleasant, harvest
  • Oktober: Oct: mild, ideal
  • November: Nov: cool
  • Dezember: Dec: cold

Beste Reisezeit: April–May and September–October.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: en.wikipedia.org ↗

Was einpacken

  • Cash in clean USD/EUR
  • Scarf and long clothing for mosques
  • Sun hat, sunscreen
  • Prescriptions for medicines
  • Copies of passport and registration slips

Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten

  • Drones
  • Codeine painkillers without checking rules
  • Relying on Russian bank cards

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Type C/F, 220 V, 50 Hz

Wasser: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.

Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr

Mobilfunk und eSIM: SIMs from Beeline, Ucell, Mobiuz, Uzmobile with a passport; eSIMs available.

Apps: Yandex Go, Yandex Maps, Uzbekistan Railways (UZ Railways), Google Maps

Gesundheit: No compulsory vaccinations; hepatitis A and typhoid advised. Food hygiene can be poor in summer.

Versicherung: Not required for entry; travel medical insurance recommended.

Notruf: 112 — unified; 101 fire, 102 police, 103 ambulance

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗

Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.