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- Uzbekistan - Consular Information Sheet
- April 29, 1993
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- Country Description: Uzbekistan is a nation undergoing profound political
- and economic change. It is a newly independent nation still in the process
- of stabilizing its relations with neighboring countries. 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,
- especially by air, may be disrupted by fuel shortages and other problems.
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- Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. Private travel must
- be arranged through a travel agency (package tour) which has a relationship
- with the official tourist board of Uzbekistan, or via an invitation from a
- private Uzbek citizen. Visitors planning travel outside Tashkent must
- arrange for an additional visa good for that location. Travelers without a
- visa cannot register at hotels and will be required to leave the country
- immediately via the route by which they entered. Visas for Uzbekistan are
- issued by a Russian embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can contact the
- Russian Embassy, Consular Division, 1825 Phelps Place, NW, Washington, D.C.
- 20008, telephone (202) 939-8907, 8911, 8913, 8918 or the Russian Consulates
- in San Francisco, New York, or Seattle for specific information on visa
- requirements.
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- Medical Facilities: Medical care in Uzbekistan is limited. The U.S.
- Embassy maintains a list of English speaking physicians in the area. There
- is a severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable
- needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics. Elderly travelers and those with
- existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical
- facilities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
- health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
- United States. Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental
- medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.
- Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for
- Disease Control's international travelers hotline, tel. (404) 332-4559.
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- Crime Information: Uzbekistan has a low rate of violent crime, but common
- street crime has increased especially at night. The loss or theft abroad of
- a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the
- nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The Department of State's pamphlet "A
- Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on guarding valuables and
- protecting personal security while traveling abroad. Additional information
- on the region can be found in the Department of State's brochure "Tips for
- Travelers to Russia." Both publications are available from the
- Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
- D.C. 20402.
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- Currency Regulations: Uzbekistan is a cash only economy. Travelers checks
- and credit cards are rarely accepted.
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- General Standards of Conduct: Uzbekistan is an Islamic nation. Women dress
- in a conservative fashion, wearing ankle-length dresses with long sleeves,
- and do not wear trousers in public. Women not in appropriate attire face a
- great risk of harassment about their dress.
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- Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
- which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
- and fines.
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- Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
- Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security within
- Uzbekistan.
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- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is located at
- 82 Chelanzarskaya, telephone (7-3712) 771-407.
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- No. 93-111
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- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to add
- information on entry requirements, general standards of conduct, and on
- reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
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