Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes/1	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes

Passport valid for six months after departure date required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the transit area.

(a) Tourists (other than nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and USA, who also do not need to submit letters of invitation as part of their visa application requirement) will normally have their visa application completed by their travel agent. (b) A personal interview may be required before a visa can be issued. (c) Visitors staying longer than three days must register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs within three working days. However, most hotels will automatically do this on behalf of the visitor. (d) Before applying by post, applicants should first contact the consular section of the embassy (except for nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and USA). (e) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist and Business. Single-entry: US$40 (seven days); US$50 (15 days); US$60 (30 days); US$80 (three months); US$120 (six months); US$160 (one year). Multiple-entry: US$60 (one month); US$150 (six months); US$250 (one year). Group: US$15 per person (15 days); US$25 per person (30 days). Transit: US$20 (24 hours); US$25 (48 hours); US$30 (72 hours); US$40 (double-entry).
Note: (a) 1. US nationals can obtain multiple-entry business or tourist visas issued for up to four years for a cost of US$100 and transit visas for a cost of US$25. (b) Visa applications are subject to a US$20 service charge (US$10 for transit visas). (c) Visa regulations within the CIS are liable to change at short notice.

Tourist visas are normally single-entry/exit and are valid for the duration of the tour. Business visas are multiple-entry, valid for six months in the first instance and extendable. Nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK can obtain a multiple-entry visa for touristic/business stays of up to one month; nationals of the USA can obtain such visas for stays of up to four years. Visas should be used within one month of date of issue.

Uzbek embassies where they exist.

10. For nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and USA, allow two days.

47 Horezmskaya Street, 700047 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tel: (71) 133 5414.
Website: www.uzbektourism.uz

41 Holland Park, London W11 3RP, UK
Tel: (020) 7229 7679.
Website: www.uzbekembassy.org
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800; Mon-Wed and Fri 1000-1300 (consular section).

1746 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 887 5300.
Website: www.uzbekistan.org

Yes
Yes
No
Sometimes
Yes
Sometimes
No

Emergency health care is available free of charge for visitors although, as in most parts of the former Soviet Union, medical care in Uzbekistan is inadequate and there are extreme financial problems. Doctors and hospitals often expect cash payment for health services. There is a severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles, anaesthetics, antibiotics and vaccines. Travellers are therefore advised to take a well-equipped first-aid kit with them containing basic medicines and any prescriptions that they may need. For minor difficulties, visitors are advised to ask the management at their hotel for help. In case of emergency, travellers should get a referral from either the Tashkent International Medical Clinic or from the appropriate embassy, since foreigners are strongly advised not to approach local health care facilities without somebody who knows local conditions and the language. For major problems, visitors are well advised to seek help outside the country. Travel insurance is essential.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
21 Mar Navruz (Persian New Year).
31 Mar Prophet’s Birthday.
1 May Labour Day.
9 May Day of Memory and Respect.
1 Sep Independence Day.
13 Oct Hait (End of Ramadan).
8 Dec Constitution Day.
20 Dec Qurban-Hait (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
20 Mar Prophet’s Birthday.
21 Mar Navruz (Persian New Year).
1 May Labour Day.
9 May Day of Memory and Respect.
1 Sep Independence Day.
2 Oct Hait (End of Ramadan).
8 Dec Constitution Day.
9 Dec Qurban-Hait (Feast of the Sacrifice).

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations.