Practical information Uzbekistan

<p>French, Belgian, Swiss and Canadian nationals are exempt from visas for any tourist stay of less than 30 days. Only a valid passport six months after your return date is required, with no prior formalities or fees. For longer stays or for ineligible nationalities, an e-visa can be obtained online within 48 to 72 hours at a cost of 20 dollars for 30 days single entry. Upon arrival in Tashkent or Samarkand, the entry stamp is affixed at no charge. Our team systematically verifies passport validity before issuing internal flights and handles mandatory hotel registration at each stage.</p>

<p>No vaccination is mandatory to enter Uzbekistan from Europe. However, we recommend being up to date on universal vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis, MMR) and considering, depending on your itinerary and length of stay, hepatitis A, typhoid, and possibly hepatitis B. Rabies can be discussed for long stays in rural areas. Malaria is not present in tourist areas and dengue risk is zero. A consultation at an international vaccination center four to six weeks before departure remains the best approach. Nurridin guides each traveler according to their specific itinerary.</p>

<p>Excluding international flights, plan for 80 to 140 euros per day and per person for a comfortable trip with accommodation in a charming hotel or guesthouse, meals, private transfers, and site entrance fees. Uzbekistan remains an affordable destination: a full meal at a local restaurant costs 5 to 8 euros, tea 50 cents, an Afrosiyob train ticket Tashkent-Samarkand around 25 euros in economy class. Boutique hotels in Bukhara or Khiva range from 60 to 120 euros per night in a double room. Souvenirs in silk, ceramics, or miniatures are an expense to budget for.</p>

<p>The best periods are April to June and September to October. Spring offers mild temperatures (20 to 28°C during the day), blooming orchards and the Navrouz festival on March 21. Fall remains dry and bright, with bazaars full of melons, pomegranates and grapes. We advise against July and August, when temperatures exceed 40°C in Bukhara and Khiva, and reach 45°C in the Kyzylkum. Winter, from December to February, can be very cold (below freezing in Tashkent) but sites are empty and the lighting of the madrassas under snow remains memorable.</p>

The Afrosiyob high-speed train connects Tashkent to Samarkand in 2h20, then to Bukhara in an additional 1h40, at reasonable rates. For Khiva, two options: the Charq overnight train from Bukhara (approximately 7 hours) or a domestic flight from Tashkent to Urgench (1h30). Between secondary cities and for desert stages (Aydarkul, Nourata, Moynaq), we organize transfers by private car or 4x4 with English-speaking driver. Main roads are in good condition, but distances remain long: 600 km between Bukhara and Khiva across the Kyzylkum.

<p>Uzbekistan is among the safest countries in Central Asia. The crime rate targeting travelers is very low, including in bazaars and public transport. Tourist police are present at major sites and often speak English. Standard precautions apply: watch your belongings in crowds, avoid handling large amounts of soums in public, respect dress codes in active mosques. Border areas with Afghanistan are not recommended but do not affect tourist itineraries. Our team remains available 24/7 throughout your stay for any questions or unexpected situations.</p>