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Uzbekistan - Consular Informtion Sheet
July 29, 1994
Country Description: Uzbekistan is an independent nation undergoing
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
countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including both
air and land routes, may be disrupted by fuel shortages, overcrowding and
other problems.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. Each planned
stopover must be included on the visa. Travelers without a proper visa
cannot register at hotels, will be fined and will be required to leave the
country immediately via their entry route. Transit visas are available for
Tashkent only and only with confirmed onward transportation within three
days. Private travel must be arranged through a travel agency (package
tour) which has a relationship with Uzbek tourism, or via an invitation from
a private Uzbek citizen, an organization, or a business which requests visa
issuance through local authorities at least a month in advance and which may
be issued at Tashkent airport upon arrival.
Visas are issued by embassies or consulates of the republic of Uzbekistan in
most countries where they have diplomatic representation. U.S. citizens may
contact the Uzbekistan Embassy at 1511 K St., N.W., Suite 619, Washington,
D.C. 20005 telephone (202) 638-4267 for further information.
Medical Facilities: Medical care in Uzbekistan is limited. There is a
severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles,
anesthetics, antibiotics, and vaccines. 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; therefore, travelers have found that supplemental medical
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proven to be useful.
Diseases contracted by foreigners in Uzbekistan include salmonella,
hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies and meningitis. Other food and waterborn
diseases are common. The government of Uzbekistan officially requires
visitors to carry a medical certificate proving they are not HIV infected,
but this is only sporadically enforced and generally only for long-term
visitors. Further information on health matters can be obtained from the
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers' hotline, tel: (404)
332-4559.
Crime Information: Uzbekistan has a low rate of violent crime, but common
street crime has increased, especially at night. Wearing jewelry or
carrying valuables can be risky. 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. This publication is available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
Currency Regulations: Uzbekistan is generally a cash-only economy.
Traveler's checks and credit cards are accepted only for payment at the main
hotel in Tashkent, but not for exchange to cash. Uzbekistan is undergoing
currency reform and is experiencing rapid inflation. Although U.S. dollars
or other hard currency must be used for hotels, plane and train tickets, and
in designated foreign currency stores, it is illegal to use elsewhere or to
exchange money on the black market.
General Standards of Conduct: Uzbekistan is an Islamic nation. Although
many people in Tashkent wear western-style clothing, women outside the
capital dress in ankle-length dresses, and do not wear trousers in public.
Women not in appropriate attire face a risk of harassment about their
clothing.
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.
Registration: Americans are encouraged to register at the Consular Section
of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent and obtain updated information on travel and
security within Uzbekistan.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is located at
82 Chelanzarskaya; telephone (7-3712) 77-14-07 or 77-22-31.
No. 94-122
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, to add
information on entry requirements, to update Uzbek Embassy location and to
add currency data.