Uzbekistan: yang perlu diketahui sebelum berangkat
Yang terpenting
- 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.
Masuk dan 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.
Formulir kedatangan dan izin daring
- Uzbekistan e-Visa ↗ opsional
At least 3 working days before travel · Biaya: USD 20 · Eligible nationalities that are not visa-free - E-mehmon registration ↗ wajib
On arrival (hotels do it; private hosts register you) · All foreign visitors
Masa berlaku paspor: At least 3 months beyond arrival.
Di perbatasan mungkin diminta
- 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).
Bea cukai
- 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.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: gov.uk ↗, e-visa.gov.uz ↗, esquireindia.co.in ↗, t-j.ru ↗
Uang
Tunai dan kartu sama-sama umum. Kartu terutama diterima di kota dan tempat wisata.
Jaringan pembayaran: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay
Apple Pay — bisa di beberapa tempat · Google Pay — bisa di beberapa tempat
Tempat menukar uang
- 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)
Tempat yang sebaiknya dihindari
- Street money changers (illegal, risk of fake notes)
- Dynamic currency conversion
ATM: ATMs accept foreign Visa/Mastercard in big cities; some fail — have a backup card and cash. Carry plenty of cash outside major cities.
Tip: 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.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: cbu.uz ↗, t-j.ru ↗, avo.cards ↗
Aturan dan larangan
Dilarang
- 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
Hukum yang sering dilanggar wisatawan tanpa sadar
- Register each stay as required; keep registration slips.
- Same-sex relations between men are criminalised.
- Carry your passport for police checks.
Budaya dan pakaian
Agama: Mostly Sunni Muslim, secular state; alcohol is available.
Pakaian: Modest: cover shoulders and knees, especially in mosques, madrasas and the Fergana Valley. Women should bring a scarf for mosques.
Etiket
- 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.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: gov.uk ↗
Iklim
Sharply continental and dry: very hot summers (Bukhara/Khiva 40°C+), cold winters near or below freezing, short pleasant springs and autumns.
Per bulan
- Januari: Jan: cold, Tashkent ~-3–6°C
- Februari: Feb: cold, occasional snow
- Maret: Mar: mild; Navruz (21 Mar)
- April: Apr: pleasant, ~12–24°C, ideal
- Mei: May: warm, ideal
- Juni: Jun: hot, 30–35°C
- Juli: Jul: very hot, 40°C+ in the desert
- Agustus: Aug: very hot and dry
- September: Sep: warm, pleasant, harvest
- Oktober: Oct: mild, ideal
- November: Nov: cool
- Desember: Dec: cold
Musim terbaik: April–May and September–October.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Yang perlu dibawa
- Cash in clean USD/EUR
- Scarf and long clothing for mosques
- Sun hat, sunscreen
- Prescriptions for medicines
- Copies of passport and registration slips
Jangan dibawa / dilarang dimasukkan
- Drones
- Codeine painkillers without checking rules
- Relying on Russian bank cards
Info praktis
Stopkontak: Type C/F, 220 V, 50 Hz
Air: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Lalu lintas: lajur kanan
Seluler dan eSIM: SIMs from Beeline, Ucell, Mobiuz, Uzmobile with a passport; eSIMs available.
Aplikasi: Yandex Go, Yandex Maps, Uzbekistan Railways (UZ Railways), Google Maps
Kesehatan: No compulsory vaccinations; hepatitis A and typhoid advised. Food hygiene can be poor in summer.
Asuransi: Not required for entry; travel medical insurance recommended.
Darurat: 112 — unified; 101 fire, 102 police, 103 ambulance
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗
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