Health & Vaccination

No special vaccinations are needed for a stay in Uzbekistan. Medical facilities in Uzbekistan guarantee a basic level of medical care. In order to prevent cases of diarrhea, however, we recommend to avoid drinking tap water.

When it comes to the Corona virus (COVID-19), we follow the recommendations made by the German Federal Foreign Office as well as the local authorities and the German Embassy on site. In case of any change of the health situation, the tour might be subject to according changes we will inform you about as soon as possible.

Language

The official language in Uzbekistan is Uzbek. Additionally, Karakalpakian is a recognized regional language in the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan.

Russian and English are linguae francae and will serve you well while travelling.

Local Currency

The official currency in Uzbekistan is the Sum (USZ). It is possible to exchange money (Euro or US dollars) anywhere in the country, but should only be done in banks and approved exchange offices. The banking network is only moderately developed. We recommend that you bring most of your money in cash, but also that you bring a credit card for withdrawing money. Withdrawals within the country are subject to withdrawal fees, which may vary depending on the bank in Germany.

Security

The issue of security plays an important role in Uzbekistan.

In planning out tours, we follow the recommendations and statements issued by the German Federal Foreign Office. Our route only leads us through areas deemed safe by the Office. While doing so, we keep close contact with the German Embassy and local authorities on the ground.

In case of any change of the security situation, the tour route might be subject to according changes.

Visa

Only a passport with a minimum three months validity at the time of travel is required for entry into Uzbekistan, German citizens do not need to apply for a visa.

 

Visa regulations might change at any time. If so, we will inform you in time before the tour start.

GENERAL
ALBANIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
EGYPT
IRAN
IRAQI KURDISTAN
ISRAEL / PALESTINE
JORDAN
LEBANON
MOROCCO
MYANMAR
OMAN
PAKISTAN
TUNISIA
TURKEY
UZBEKISTAN
KIRGISTAN