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Practical, up-to-date advice for planning a trip: visas and borders, seasons, money, transport, food, culture and safety.

Crenellated walls of Ichan-Kala looking towards Kalta Minor

Visas & permitsVisas for Central Asia: country-by-country guideWhich Central Asian countries are visa-free, which need an e-visa, and what Turkmenistan’s letter of invitation involves.

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Crenellated walls of Ichan-Kala looking towards Kalta Minor

Visas & permitsVisas for Central Asia: country-by-country guideWhich Central Asian countries are visa-free, which need an e-visa, and what Turkmenistan’s letter of invitation involves.

The three madrasahs of Registan Square, Samarkand, at sunset

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa 2026: who needs one, the e-visa and registrationVisa-free entry, the official e-visa, hotel registration, customs and what to carry at the border, kept up to date from Khiva.

Registan Square in Samarkand under a blue sky

When to goBest time to visit Uzbekistan: month by monthWeather, crowds, festivals and what each month is good for, from a team that lives through every season in Khiva.

Wide river valley and snow-capped ridges in Kyrgyzstan

When to goThe best time to visit Central AsiaSpring and autumn for the Silk Road cities, summer for the mountains: a month-by-month guide.

Kalyan minaret above the rooftops of Bukhara at sunset

PlanningHow many days do you need in Uzbekistan?What fits into 5, 7, 10 and 14 days, with the routes our planners actually use and the mistakes that cost time.

Kalyan minaret and the old trading domes of Bukhara

MoneyMoney, cards and currency in Central AsiaFive currencies, how far cards will get you, ATMs and exchanging money.

Kalta Minor minaret and the Muhammad Amin Khan madrasah lit at blue hour

ItinerariesUzbekistan itinerary: 7 days from Tashkent to KhivaA realistic one-week route through Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand, with transport times, where to sleep and what to skip.

PlanningSIM cards, eSIMs and internetStaying connected: local SIMs, eSIMs, Wi-Fi and where you will be offline.

Poi Kalyan ensemble in Bukhara lit up at night

ItinerariesUzbekistan itinerary: 10 days with the desert castlesTen days that add the clay castles of Khorezm, a night in a yurt camp and Shakhrisabz to the classic Silk Road loop, at a pace that leaves room to breathe.

Getting aroundUzbekistan trains: Afrosiyob, routes, classes and ticketsThe high-speed Afrosiyob, the trains to Khiva and the Fergana Valley, classes, booking and the mistakes to avoid.

Getting aroundGetting around Central AsiaFlights, trains, private drivers and 4×4s: how to cover the distances.

Routes & bordersLand border crossings in Central AsiaThe main crossings travellers use between the five countries, and what to expect.

Aerial view over the old city of Khiva

Getting aroundUrgench airport to Khiva: taxi, transfer and trainHow to get from Urgench airport (UGC) to Khiva, how long it takes, late-night arrivals and travelling on to Bukhara or Nukus.

Safety & insuranceIs Central Asia safe? A practical guideCrime, road travel, altitude, heat, food and water, and photography rules.

Stone pool and minaret in Bukhara old town

Safety & insuranceIs Uzbekistan safe for tourists? A local viewCrime, scams, roads, police, health, heat, solo and women travellers and LGBT+ travellers, from a team that lives and works in Uzbekistan.

Safety & insuranceTravel insurance for Central AsiaWhat your policy should cover, especially for mountains, trekking and remote areas.

Kalyan minaret and the old trading domes of Bukhara

FoodWhat to eat in Central AsiaPlov, samsa, lagman, beshbarmak and the dishes worth travelling for.

Kalta Minor rising over the courtyards of Ichan-Kala

Culture & etiquetteLocal etiquette and cultureHospitality, dress, bread and tea, mosques and photographing people.

Kalyan minaret and the old trading domes of Bukhara

Culture & etiquetteUzbek phrases for travellers: a pocket phrasebookFifty useful Uzbek words and phrases with an easy pronunciation guide and the Russian alternative, from greetings to the bazaar.

PackingWhat to pack for Central AsiaClothing for mosques and mountains, layers for yurts, and the small things that help.

Kalta Minor minaret and the Muhammad Amin Khan madrasah lit at blue hour

Culture & etiquettePhotography tips for Central AsiaWhen to shoot the monuments, how to photograph people, and what not to photograph.

PlanningAccessible travel in Uzbekistan: wheelchair users and reduced mobilityAn honest guide for wheelchair users and travellers with reduced mobility in Uzbekistan, covering the accessibility of monuments in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, trains, flights and cars, hotels, a suggested route and how to plan with a guide and driver.

Culture & etiquetteAl-Khwarizmi: the father of algebra from Khorezm, and his statue in KhivaThe life and work of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the 9th-century scholar from Khorezm whose book gave us the word algebra and whose name gave us the word algorithm, his work in Baghdad, his influence on Europe, and where to see his memory in Khiva and Urgench.

Getting aroundAlat – Farap border: Bukhara to Turkmenabat and MervHow to cross the Alat – Farap border between Bukhara and Turkmenabat in Turkmenistan, with getting there from Bukhara, Turkmen visa rules, the procedure, the Amu Darya crossing, onward travel to Merv and Ashgabat, and tips.

Culture & etiquetteAmir Timur (Tamerlane): history, empire and where to see his legacy in UzbekistanThe life of Amir Timur, known in the West as Tamerlane, from his birth near Shakhrisabz to his conquests from Delhi to Ankara, his capital Samarkand and its monuments, his descendants the Timurids, and the places in Uzbekistan where his legacy can be seen today.

Getting aroundBukhara airport: flights, arrival and getting to the old townA practical guide to Bukhara International Airport, close to the old town, with flights from Tashkent and abroad, arrival and departure tips, taxis and transfers, and how the airport compares with Bukhara’s railway station in Kagan.

Getting aroundBukhara to Khiva: train or car across the Kyzylkum desertHow to travel from Bukhara to Khiva across the Kyzylkum desert, by train in about 6–7 hours or by private car on the desert road beside the Amu Darya, with journey times, stops, comfort tips and how to plan the rest of the route.

Getting aroundBukhara to Nukus: trains across the Kyzylkum and the road via KhivaHow to travel from Bukhara to Nukus, by train across the Kyzylkum desert or by car via Khiva and the desert fortresses, with distances, timings and why most travellers stop in Khiva on the way.

Getting aroundBuses in Uzbekistan: city buses, the Tashkent metro, intercity coaches and marshrutkasA guide to public transport in Uzbekistan, from city buses and minibuses (marshrutkas) to the Tashkent metro and intercity buses, how to pay, which routes are useful for visitors, and when a train, taxi or shared taxi is a better choice.

Getting aroundDomestic flights in Uzbekistan: routes, airlines, baggage and booking tipsA guide to domestic flights in Uzbekistan, with the main routes from Tashkent to Urgench, Nukus, Bukhara, Samarkand, Termez and the Fergana Valley, the airlines, flight times, baggage rules, booking tips and when flying beats the train.

Getting aroundDriving in Uzbekistan: rules, roads, fuel, police checkpoints and car hireWhat to know before driving in Uzbekistan, from licences and car hire to road rules, road quality, fuel and gas stations, police checkpoints, desert and mountain roads, and why many visitors prefer to hire a car with a local driver.

Getting aroundDustlik border: Andijan to Osh and the road to the Pamir HighwayHow to cross the Dustlik – Dostuk border between Andijan in the Fergana Valley and Osh in Kyrgyzstan, with getting there, the procedure, visas, taxis to Osh, the start of the Pamir Highway, timing and tips.

Getting aroundGisht Kuprik border: crossing from Tashkent to Shymkent and KazakhstanHow to cross the Gisht Kuprik – Zhibek Zholy border between Tashkent and Shymkent, the main land crossing between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, with getting there, the procedure on foot or by car, visas, onward transport, timing and tips.

PlanningHalal travel in Uzbekistan: a guide for Muslim travellersA guide to halal travel in Uzbekistan, with food, prayer and mosques, travelling during Ramadan, dress and etiquette, family-friendly accommodation, the great shrines and madrasahs, and practical tips for Muslim travellers.

Culture & etiquetteIbn Sina (Avicenna) and Bukhara: the life of the great physician and philosopherThe life of Ibn Sina, known in Europe as Avicenna, born near Bukhara in 980, his education at the Samanid court, the Canon of Medicine and the Book of Healing, his travels and influence, and where to see his memory in Afshona and Bukhara.

ItinerariesIslamic heritage of Uzbekistan: a ziyarat itinerary to shrines and scholarsA ziyarat itinerary through Uzbekistan to the shrines of Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Maturidi, Bahauddin Naqshband, al-Hakim at-Termizi and other great scholars, with the madrasahs and mosques of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, a 9-day plan, etiquette and practical tips.

Getting aroundJartepa border: Samarkand to Penjikent and the Fann mountainsHow to cross the Jartepa – Sarazm border between Samarkand and Penjikent in Tajikistan, about an hour from the Registan, with the procedure, visas, onward transport to Penjikent, the Seven Lakes and the Fann mountains, and tips.

Getting aroundKhiva to Nukus: the road via the desert fortresses, trains and day tripsHow to travel from Khiva to Nukus, by car in about three hours with stops at the desert fortresses and Chilpik, by train or shared taxi from Urgench, and how to see Nukus as a long day trip from Khiva.

Culture & etiquetteLazgi: the joyful dance of Khorezm, its history and where to see it in KhivaA guide to Lazgi, the energetic traditional dance of Khorezm, listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, with its origins and meaning, music and costume, the different forms of Lazgi, the international Lazgi festival in Khiva and where to see performances.

Getting aroundNukus to Muynak: the road to the Aral Sea ship cemeteryHow to travel from Nukus to Muynak and its ship cemetery on the former shore of the Aral Sea, by private car in about 3–3.5 hours via Kungrad, by shared taxi or bus, and how to continue to the remaining Aral Sea by 4x4.

Getting aroundOybek border crossing: Tashkent to Khujand and northern TajikistanHow to cross the Oybek – Fotehobod border between Tashkent and Khujand in northern Tajikistan, with getting there from Tashkent, the procedure, visas, onward transport to Khujand and Dushanbe, timing and tips.

Visas & permitsRegistration in Uzbekistan: how foreigner registration (former OVIR) worksHow the registration of foreign visitors works in Uzbekistan today, what used to be called OVIR registration, who is responsible, hotels and guesthouses, staying with friends, trains and yurt camps, registration slips, and what happens if you are not registered.

Getting aroundSamarkand airport: international flights, arrival and getting to the RegistanA practical guide to Samarkand International Airport, with the airlines and routes that fly there, arrival and departure tips, money and SIM cards, taxis and transfers to the old city, and how flying into Samarkand changes your itinerary.

Getting aroundSamarkand to Bukhara by train or car: times, stops and tipsHow to travel from Samarkand to Bukhara, by Afrosiyob or Sharq train in under two hours or by car with stops at Gijduvan’s ceramic workshops, Rabati Malik or the Chor-Bakr necropolis, with journey times, stations and booking tips.

Getting aroundSamarkand to Khiva: trains, the road via Bukhara and flightsHow to travel from Samarkand to Khiva, by direct train of about 9–11 hours, by car via Bukhara and the Kyzylkum desert, or by air via Tashkent, with tips on breaking the journey in Bukhara.

Getting aroundSamarkand to Termez: the mountain road via Shakhrisabz and Boysun, and trainsHow to travel from Samarkand to Termez, by the scenic 370 km road via the Takhtakaracha pass, Shakhrisabz and the mountains near Boysun, or by train via Karshi, with stops, timings and tips for the south.

Getting aroundShared taxis in Uzbekistan: how they work, routes, comfort and tipsHow shared taxis work in Uzbekistan, the fixed-route cars that leave when full, where to find them, typical routes such as Tashkent to the Fergana Valley or Bukhara to Khiva, buying extra seats, comfort, safety and when a private car is better.

Getting aroundShavat border: Khiva to Dashoguz, Kunya-Urgench and TurkmenistanHow to cross the Shavat – Dashoguz border between Khiva and northern Turkmenistan, with getting there, Turkmen visa and invitation requirements, the crossing procedure, onward travel to Kunya-Urgench and the gas crater, and tips.

PlanningSolo travel in Uzbekistan: safety, routes, costs and tipsA guide to travelling alone in Uzbekistan, with safety for solo travellers and solo women, getting around by train and shared taxi, meeting people in guesthouses, a solo-friendly route, money-saving tips and when to join a group or hire a guide.

Culture & etiquetteSuzani embroidery: history, motifs, regions and how to buy one in UzbekistanA guide to suzani, the large embroidered textiles of Uzbekistan, with their history as dowry pieces, the meaning of their motifs, the regional styles of Bukhara, Samarkand, Nurata, Shakhrisabz and Urgut, the stitches and dyes, and how to recognise and buy a good suzani.

Getting aroundTashkent International Airport: arrival, terminals, SIM cards and getting to the cityA practical guide to Tashkent International Airport, Uzbekistan’s main gateway, with the arrival process, international and domestic terminals, money and SIM cards, taxis and transfers to the city centre, and tips for connections and departures.

Getting aroundTashkent to Andijan by train: times, the Kamchik pass road and flightsHow to travel from Tashkent to Andijan at the eastern end of the Fergana Valley, by train through the Kamchik tunnel in about 5–6 hours, by car over the Kamchik pass, or by a one-hour flight, plus the onward border to Osh in Kyrgyzstan.

Getting aroundTashkent to Bukhara by train: Afrosiyob, night trains, flights and roadHow to travel from Tashkent to Bukhara, by Afrosiyob high-speed train in about 4 hours, slower and overnight trains, flights of just over an hour, or the long road via Samarkand, with stations, booking tips and route advice.

Getting aroundTashkent to Chimgan: getting to the mountains, Amirsoy and CharvakHow to travel from Tashkent to Chimgan, Amirsoy and the Charvak reservoir in the western Tian Shan, by private car or taxi in about 1.5 hours, by shared taxi, or on a tour, with a day-trip plan and seasonal tips.

Getting aroundTashkent to Fergana by train: the Kamchik tunnel, road and flightsHow to travel from Tashkent to Fergana city and the Fergana Valley, by train through the Kamchik tunnel in about 5 hours, by car over the scenic Kamchik pass, or by a one-hour flight, with stations, checkpoints and tips.

Getting aroundTashkent to Karshi: fast trains, flights and the road southHow to travel from Tashkent to Karshi, capital of Kashkadarya, by fast train via Samarkand, by a flight of just over an hour, or by road, and how to use Karshi as a gateway to Shakhrisabz, Termez and the south.

Getting aroundTashkent to Khiva: flights to Urgench, sleeper trains and the long roadHow to travel from Tashkent to Khiva, by flight to Urgench in about 1.5 hours and a short drive, by overnight sleeper train of 14–16 hours, or overland via Samarkand and Bukhara, with tips on planning the classic route.

Getting aroundTashkent to Namangan: trains, the Kamchik pass road and flightsHow to travel from Tashkent to Namangan in the northern Fergana Valley, by train through the Kamchik tunnel, by car over the Kamchik pass in about 4–5 hours, or by a one-hour flight, with tips for exploring the northern valley.

Getting aroundTashkent to Nukus: flights, trains across the desert and combining with KhivaHow to travel from Tashkent to Nukus, capital of Karakalpakstan, by a flight of about two hours or by long-distance train across the Kyzylkum, why the road is rarely worth it, and how to combine Nukus with Khiva and the Aral Sea.

Getting aroundTashkent to Samarkand by train: Afrosiyob, Sharq, car and flightsHow to travel from Tashkent to Samarkand, by the high-speed Afrosiyob train, slower Sharq and regular trains, by car on the M39 highway or by air, with journey times, booking tips, stations and which option suits whom.

Getting aroundTashkent to Termez: flights, sleeper trains and the road southHow to travel from Tashkent to Termez in the far south of Uzbekistan, by a 1.5-hour flight, by overnight sleeper train of 14–16 hours, or by road via Samarkand and the mountains of Boysun, with tips on planning a southern route.

Getting aroundTashkent to Urgench: flights, sleeper trains and the transfer to KhivaHow to travel from Tashkent to Urgench, the gateway to Khiva and Khorezm, by flights of about 1.5 hours or overnight sleeper trains, how to get from Urgench airport and station to Khiva, and how to fit the route into a trip.

Getting aroundTaxis in Uzbekistan: ride-hailing apps, street taxis, fares and safetyHow to use taxis in Uzbekistan, from ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Go to street taxis and private drivers, how fares work, paying in cash or by card, airport and station taxis, safety tips and phrases for drivers.

Culture & etiquetteThe Silk Road in Uzbekistan: history, cities and where to see it todayA short history of the Silk Road in today’s Uzbekistan, from the Sogdian merchants of Samarkand and the caravans of Bukhara to Timur’s capital and the decline of the overland routes, with the goods, ideas and religions that travelled along it and the places where you can see this heritage today.

FoodTraditional Uzbek dishes: 20 foods to try in UzbekistanA guide to traditional Uzbek dishes, from plov, shashlik, lagman and manti to samsa, shurpa, dimlama and regional specialities of Khiva, Bukhara, Tashkent and the Fergana Valley, plus salads, dairy, sweets and drinks, with tips for vegetarians and where to eat.

Culture & etiquetteUlugbek: the astronomer-king of Samarkand, his observatory and madrasahsThe life of Ulugbek, Timur’s grandson, ruler of Samarkand and one of the great astronomers of the Middle Ages, with his observatory and star catalogue, his madrasahs in Samarkand, Bukhara and Gijduvan, his tragic death and where to see his legacy.

FoodUzbek bread (non): tandir baking, Samarkand bread and bread etiquetteA guide to non, the round bread at the heart of every Uzbek meal, with how it is baked in the clay tandir oven, the stamped patterns, regional varieties such as Samarkand non and patir, the customs and respect surrounding bread, and where to see it baked.

Culture & etiquetteUzbek ceramics: Rishtan blue, Gijduvan brown and the tiles of the Silk RoadA guide to Uzbek ceramics, from the turquoise and blue pottery of Rishtan and the warm brown and yellow wares of Gijduvan to the tilework of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with techniques, regional schools, workshops to visit and tips for buying and carrying ceramics home.

Culture & etiquetteUzbek ikat silk: atlas, adras and the weavers of MargilanA guide to Uzbekistan’s ikat textiles, the shimmering atlas silk and adras silk-cotton of the Fergana Valley, how ikat is made by tying and dyeing the threads before weaving, its history and meaning, where to see it being made in Margilan, and how to buy it.

FoodUzbek plov: history, regional recipes and where to eat the best plovA guide to plov, Uzbekistan’s national dish, with its ingredients and cooking method, the role of the oshpaz master cook, regional styles from Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khorezm and the Fergana Valley, its UNESCO recognition, traditions and where to eat it.

FoodUzbek tea culture: the chaikhana, green tea rituals and etiquetteA guide to tea in Uzbekistan, from the green tea of the south and the black tea of Tashkent to the rituals of pouring, the half-full cup, the chaikhana teahouse with its raised platforms, what to eat with tea, etiquette for guests and where to experience tea culture.

Culture & etiquetteUzbek wedding traditions: engagement, morning plov, the bride’s greeting and the feastA guide to Uzbek wedding traditions, from matchmaking and the fotiha engagement to the dowry display, the morning plov for men, the nikah, the bride’s greeting and the great wedding feast, with what to expect and how to behave if you are invited.

ItinerariesUzbekistan by train: a rail itinerary from Tashkent to KhivaA route through Uzbekistan almost entirely by train, from Tashkent to Samarkand and Bukhara on the Afrosiyob high-speed train, across the Kyzylkum to Khiva, and an optional trip to the Fergana Valley, with journey times, booking tips, a 9-day plan and practical advice.

ItinerariesUzbekistan crafts tour: silk, ceramics, suzani, paper and carpetsA route through Uzbekistan’s living craft traditions, from silk weaving in Margilan and ceramics in Rishtan to paper-making in Samarkand, pottery in Gijduvan, suzani and metalwork in Bukhara and wood carving and carpets in Khiva, with a 10-day plan, workshop etiquette and buying tips.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan customs rules: cash, medicines, drones, carpets and souvenirsWhat travellers should know about Uzbek customs on arrival and departure, declaring cash, controlled medicines, drones and electronics, alcohol and tobacco, and exporting carpets, suzani, ceramics, antiques and other souvenirs.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan for Russian citizens: visa-free entry, passport and registrationWhat Russian citizens need to travel to Uzbekistan, visa-free entry with a foreign passport, registration for longer stays, customs, flights and trains from Russia, money and bank cards, and combining trips with neighbouring countries.

PlanningUzbekistan for seniors: a comfortable trip at a gentle paceHow older travellers can enjoy Uzbekistan comfortably, with the best seasons, a gentle route, how much walking to expect, comfortable transport, health and insurance, choosing hotels, and tips for a relaxed pace with a guide and driver.

PlanningUzbekistan honeymoon: romantic Silk Road cities, desert nights and mountainsIdeas for a honeymoon or romantic trip in Uzbekistan, from sunset over the Registan and dinners on Bukhara’s rooftops to a night in a desert yurt camp, Khiva by lamplight and the mountains near Tashkent, with a 10-day route, the best seasons and practical tips.

ItinerariesUzbekistan in 2 weeks: a 14-day itinerary from Tashkent to Khiva and beyondA two-week itinerary through Uzbekistan, combining Tashkent, the Fergana Valley crafts, Samarkand and Shakhrisabz, a night in a desert yurt camp, Bukhara, Khiva and the desert fortresses, with Nukus as an option, day-by-day plans, transport and tips.

ItinerariesUzbekistan in 3 days: a short itinerary for Samarkand, Bukhara or TashkentHow to spend three days in Uzbekistan, with a recommended Samarkand and Bukhara route by high-speed train, alternatives for a stopover in Tashkent or a weekend in Khiva, day-by-day plans, transport and tips to make the most of a short trip.

ItinerariesUzbekistan in 5 days: Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva itineraryA five-day itinerary through Uzbekistan’s three great Silk Road cities, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with day-by-day plans, train and flight connections, where to stay, an alternative with Tashkent, and tips for a short but complete trip.

When to goUzbekistan in April: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in April: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in August: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in August: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in December: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in December: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in February: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in February: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in January: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in January: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in July: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in July: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in June: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in June: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in March: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in March: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in May: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in May: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in November: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in November: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in October: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in October: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

When to goUzbekistan in September: weather, what to do and travel tipsWhat to expect in Uzbekistan in September: the weather in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, festivals and events, the best things to do, where to go, what to pack and tips on crowds and booking.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Australian citizens: 30 days visa-free and travel tipsWhat Australian travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and medicine rules, registration, flights from Australia, money, consular help and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Canadian citizens: 30 days visa-free and planning tipsWhat Canadian travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and medicine rules, registration, flights from Canada, money, consular help and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Chinese citizens: visa-free regime, documents and tipsWhat travellers from mainland China need to enter Uzbekistan, the mutual visa-free regime introduced in 2025, the e-visa for other cases, passport and registration rules, flights from China, payments and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Dutch citizens: 30 days visa-free and travel tipsWhat travellers from the Netherlands need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and medicine rules, registration, flights from Amsterdam, money, consular help and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for French citizens: 30 days visa-free and practical tipsWhat French travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport, medicines and customs, registration, flights from France, money and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for German citizens: 30 days visa-free and entry tipsWhat German travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and customs rules, registration, flights from Germany, money and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Indian citizens: e-visa, documents and travel tipsWhat Indian travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, how to apply for the official e-visa, documents and processing time, air transit, registration, flights from India, money, the Babur connection and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Indonesian citizens: visa-free entry, ziarah sites and tipsWhat Indonesian travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and registration rules, flights from Jakarta, money, halal food, ziarah to the shrines of great scholars and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Israeli citizens: visa-free entry, flights and Jewish heritageWhat Israeli travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and registration rules, flights from Tel Aviv, money, the Bukharan Jewish heritage of Bukhara and Samarkand, and neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Italian citizens: 30 days visa-free and what to knowWhat Italian travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and medicine rules, registration, flights from Italy, money and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Japanese citizens: 30 days visa-free and travel tipsWhat Japanese travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and medicine rules, registration, flights from Japan, money, consular help and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Malaysian citizens: visa-free entry, halal food and tipsWhat Malaysian travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and registration rules, flights from Kuala Lumpur, money, halal food, Islamic heritage sites and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for South Korean citizens: visa-free entry and travel tipsWhat South Korean travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and medicine rules, registration, flights from Seoul, money, the Korean community in Uzbekistan and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Spanish citizens: 30 days visa-free and entry tipsWhat Spanish travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and medicine rules, registration, flights from Spain, money, consular help and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for Turkish citizens: visa-free entry and travel tipsWhat travellers from Türkiye need to enter Uzbekistan, the visa-free stay, longer stays, passport and registration rules, the many flights from Istanbul, money, shared Turkic heritage and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for UK citizens: 30 days visa-free, rules and tipsWhat British travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the 30-day visa-free stay, what to do for longer stays, passport and customs rules, registration, flights from the UK, money and visas for neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa for US citizens: visa-free entry, e-visa and registrationWhat American travellers need to enter Uzbekistan, the visa-free regime announced from January 2026, the official e-visa for longer or other stays, passport rules, registration, flights from the USA, money and combining neighbouring countries.

Visas & permitsUzbekistan visa from the UAE: rules for Emiratis and UAE residents, and flightsWhat travellers based in the United Arab Emirates need to visit Uzbekistan, the rules for UAE citizens and for residents of other nationalities, the e-visa, flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, short-break ideas and practical tips.

PlanningUzbekistan with kids: a family travel guideHow to plan a family trip to Uzbekistan, with the best places and activities for children, a family-friendly route, the best seasons, food, transport, health and safety, what to pack and tips for travelling with babies, children and teenagers.

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