Take normal security precautions
Take normal security precautions in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan’s urban oases—Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva—carry Silk Road legacy and vibrant Uzbek-Russian life.
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.
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Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver, IT Worker, Permanent Residency, and 1 more.
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.
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.
Uzbekistan permanent residence permit route through Migration and Citizenship Registration or internal affairs bodies; official guidance says permits for foreign citizens are issued for five years and may be extended up to five times.
Uzbekistan temporary residence registration route for foreign citizens temporarily staying in the country; the government service page lists service provision within one business day.
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Uzbekistan.
Take normal security precautions
Take normal security precautions in Uzbekistan.
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
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.
Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers.
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