Uzbekistan: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic
Tough
Overall verdict for Uzbekistan: Tough. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.
Uzbekistan: read the 3 riskiest rules free →
🎁 Free, no account: Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons
The 23 topics at a glance
Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed
💊Drugs🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
💉MedicinesAllowed, with limits
🛡️Theft & scamsAllowed, with limits
🐾AnimalsRelaxed
🚬SmokingRelaxed
🍺AlcoholRelaxed
❤️Sex & dating🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
👕Dress codeRelaxed
🕌ReligionAllowed, with limits
🚗DrivingAllowed, with limits
📷Photo & videoAllowed, with limits
🔪Weapons🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
💶FinesAllowed, with limits
🛂Visa & customsRelaxed
🤝BehaviorRelaxed
⛓️Jail riskBanned or serious risk
⚖️ExtraditionAllowed, with limits
📡Internet & VPNAllowed, with limits
🚁DronesBanned or serious risk
💵Cash & currencyAllowed, with limits
🩺Vaccines & healthRelaxed
💻Remote workAllowed, with limits
🗣️Politics & protestBanned or serious risk
How Uzbekistan compares
With 6 of 23 topics flagged red, Uzbekistan is more relaxed than 5 of the 7 other countries in South & Central Asia (regional average: 6.9). Worldwide, Uzbekistan ranks #51 of 148 for strictness (tied with 13 other countries).
What sets it apart
- Politics & protest: flagged red here, while only 28 of 148 countries are this strict.
- Smoking: relaxed here, while 95 of 148 countries restrict or ban it.
What to watch most in Uzbekistan
- The age of consent is the first thing to check, and it varies from 13 to 21 depending on the country and sometimes the region.
- Some countries criminalise sex outside marriage, which can affect an unmarried couple sharing a hotel room.
- Same-sex relations remain a criminal offence in around 60 countries, with sentences up to life in a handful.
Uzbekistan at a glance
CapitalTashkent
CurrencyUzbekistani Som (UZS)
LanguageUzbek
Emergency number112
Driving sideRight
Mains voltage220 V
Calling code+998
Time zoneUTC+05:00
Plug typesC · F · I
Land bordersAfghanistanKyrgyzstan🇰🇿 KazakhstanTajikistanTurkmenistan
Frequently asked questions
Is Uzbekistan strict with tourists?
Overall verdict: Tough. 6 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons, Jail risk, Drones, Politics & protest), 10 require caution.
What can get me fined or arrested in Uzbekistan?
The strictest topics for travellers in Uzbekistan are: Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons, Jail risk, Drones, Politics & protest. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.
Where do I find the exact rules for Uzbekistan?
In LawsTravels: open Uzbekistan, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.
What is the emergency number in Uzbekistan?
In Uzbekistan, dial 112. Capital: Tashkent. Currency: Uzbekistani Som (UZS). Main language: Uzbek.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Uzbekistan?
In Uzbekistan, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 220 V. Calling code: +998. Time zone: UTC+05:00. Plug types: C · F · I.
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