Uzbekistan: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in US Dollar (USD)

Change cash in local currency

Local currency / ISO Code

Uzbek Som UZS

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; must be declared

Import foreign currency
frei, ab USD 10'000.00 (Gegenwert) Deklaration obligatorisch.
(Zollerklärungsformulare zweifach ausfüllen und abstemplen lassen.
Unbedingt für die Ausreise aufbewahren!)

Export local currency
prohibited

Export foreign currency
limited to amounts imported and declared (minus exchange)

Credit cards

Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Travelers are advised not to proceed beyond major cities without sufficient cash.
ATM cash withdrawals outside bigger communities or cities may not be available.
The Travel Mastercard card is occasionally accepted at major hotels and restaurants.
Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts for reconversion.
Money is to be exchanged only at official points such as banks and exchange offices.
Travelers are advised to take cash in US dollar (USD).

Practical Information:

Health situation

Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Minimum risk of malaria in the border areas with Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadzhikistan and Turkmenistan.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 4 h / + 3 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

Uzbek

Language capabilities

Russian and English

Capital

Taškent (Tashkent)

Country code for calling Switzerland

8 (wait for dialing tone) 10 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival with visa, return or onward travel ticket.
Travelers must report to the UVViOG authorities within 3 days of their arrival. These formalities are settled by the hotel for package travel.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Tashkent, Shota Rustaveli Street, Tupik 1/4
Tel.: +998 71 120 67 38 / +998 71 120 67 39

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 15.00 h (Sat)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if accompanied by a certified russian translation. Otherwise international driver's license required.

Other information

Security

Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.
Travel to border areas with Afghanistan not advised.
Border areas with Tadzhikistan and Kyrgyzstan: It is recommended to travel only along asphalted roads (risk of mine).
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Avoid nighttime driving.

Special legal regulations

Photographing military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.

Cultural characteristics

Uzbekistan is a predominantly Moslem country. Please observe local customs for dress code and conduct.
Ramadan 2019: 05.05. - 04.06.

Travel advice for Uzbekistan.