Uzbekistan

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Uzbekistan Language(s): Uzbek, Russian Capital City: Tashkent Local Time: GMT +5 Currency: Uzbekistan Sum (UZS) Notes: UZS: 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 Coins: UZS: 1, 3, 5, 10, 50 Dialling Code: 998 Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months after date of departure....

Airports

Tashkent International (TAS)

Health risks

Uzbekistan is a newly independent nation in the midst of profound political and economic change. Tourist facilities are not highly developed, and many of the goods and services taken for granted in other countries are not yet available. Internal travel and travel to other New Independent States (NIS), including both air and land routes, can be erratic and disrupted by fuel...

TITF is the territory of choosing partners for the coming tourist season

A press conference devoted to the forthcoming 15th anniversary Tashkent International Tourist Fair (TITF-2009) "Tourism on the Silk Road" was held in Tashkent on 19 October. The fair will take place in the Uzbek capital on 21-22 October. The successful debut in 1995 has defined periodicity of fair. Now it is conducted annually. By the 15-years anniversary fair has got...

Exhibition "My wonderful Tashkent" held at Visual Art Gallery

The exhibition and contest "My wonderful Tashkent" devoted to the capital city's 2,200th anniversary were held at the Visual Art Gallery of Uzbekistan. Both young and famous artists participated in the contest, aimed at promoting the history and the present development of the city. More than 250 paintings submitted for the contest were presented at the exhibition. About 20...

Exhibition - “China as seen by Uzbek photographers”

The exhibition titled “China as seen by Uzbek photographers” opened at the Tashkent house of photography. Works of Tursun Ali, Rahmonbek Islamov, Farhad Kurbanbayev, Vladimir Jirnov and others are demonstrated at the exhibition. They reflect the nature, cities and villages, traditions and customs of the Chinese people. The speakers at the forum’s opening ceremony said...

16th Tashkent Tourism Fair (TITF) “Tourism along the Silk Road"

16th Tashkent Tourism Fair (TITF) “Tourism along the Silk Road" , Uzbekistan 16-th Tashkent International Tourism Fair Invites You to take part in 16th - Anniversary Tashkent International Tourism Fair “Tourism along the Silk Road On of the ancient city is buried in verdure … Great historical heritage… Very hospitable people…. The abundance of East bazaars….. Open the truly spirit of the East and new vistas for Your activity by taking part in Tashkent...

Weather

Climate: The summers are warm to hot but the heat is made more bearable by the low humidity. The winters are cold but generally dry and sunny over most of the region.