FAQ

The national currency is the Uzbek Som (UZS). It is best to bring cash US Dollars or Euros (new banknotes) for exchange at banks. While Visa and Mastercard are accepted in major hotels and restaurants via Uzcard/Humo terminals, cash is essential for local markets and travel between cities.

Uzbekistan is a secular country with no strict dress code. However, when visiting active mosques and shrines in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, women are advised to cover their shoulders and knees, and men should avoid short shorts. Otherwise, comfortable cotton clothing is the best choice for the Central Asian climate.

Yes, foreign citizens must have a temporary registration for their entire stay. Hotels and guesthouses provide this automatically via the emehmon.uz system. Keep your registration slips until departure, as they may be checked at airport passport control.