Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s urban oases—Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva—carry Silk Road legacy and vibrant Uzbek-Russian life.
Overview
The country’s cities are storied crossroads where Persian, Turkic, and Russian influences mingle in daily interactions. Uzbek and Russian are widely spoken, and the contrast between green oasis towns and open steppe shapes regional identities. Rich traditions, bustling markets, and architectural heritage define the Uzbek urban experience.
At a glance
Languages
- Uzbek(Official)
- Russian(Widespread)
Population34,915,100
CurrencyUzbekistani som (UZS)
1 UZS = 0.00008425 USD
1 USD = 11868.87 UZS
Popular places
Uzbekistan
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerWeaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver, IT Worker, Permanent Residency, and 1 more.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Electronic Visa
Uzbekistan electronic visa route issued through the official e-visa.gov.uz portal for tourism, business, or transit, with single-entry stays generally up to 30 days and processing generally taking two to five working days.
- 30 days
- No work rights
IT Worker
- IT Visa
Uzbekistan IT Visa application route for qualifying IT specialists, IT Park resident founders, and investors. The service page states that IT specialists must show at least USD 30,000 equivalent IT income over the previous 12 months, while investors use a separate USD 10,000 equivalent financing threshold.
Permanent Residency
- Permanent Residence Permit
Languages
- Uzbek(Official)
- Russian(Widespread)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Uzbekistan.
Canada
Take normal security precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
Take normal security precautions in Uzbekistan.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
Advisory effective · Verified
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Uzbekistan. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers. Review our travel guidance for Uzbekistan to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Uzbekistan. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Uzbekistan. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Traveler Checklist. We highly recommend
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