Uzbekistan’s customs and customs

Uzbekistan is located in the center of Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. It covers an area of ??447,000 square kilometers. There have been many suicide terrorist attacks in recent years.

2. Visa, entry instructions and customs regulations

No matter what kind of passport you hold, you must apply for an Uzbekistan visa. If you stay in Uzbekistan for more than 3 days, you must apply for registration at the local Exit-Entry and Household Registration Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 3 days from the date of entry. The relevant authorities will stamp the registration stamp on the passport.

If you stay in a hotel or hotel, the hotel administrative department will handle the residence registration procedures. When staying at a resident's home, the person and the host must go to the local Ministry of Internal Affairs to complete the registration procedures. The registration fee is more than 20 US dollars.

When entering Uzbekistan, you should fill in two customs declaration forms, one should be submitted to the customs, and the other should be kept by you until leaving the country. If you have valuable jewelry, imaging equipment, etc. when entering the country, you must fill in the customs declaration form and take it out when leaving the country. When leaving the country, you are not allowed to carry foreign exchange in excess of the amount declared.

3. Security Situation and Public Security Situation

In March and July 2004, a series of suicide attacks occurred in the capital Tashkent; in May 2005, riots occurred in Andiyan City. However, Uzbekistan's security situation is generally good, its politics and society are stable, and it is one of the most politically stable countries among the former Soviet Union countries.

4. Common diseases and medical conditions

There are no reports of avian influenza in Uzbekistan. The Uzbek government has taken measures such as closing the poultry trading market to actively prevent avian influenza.

Uzbekistan still uses the medical system of the former Soviet Union, with a complete system but poor conditions. Medical treatment charges for foreigners are higher. Most of the drugs come from Russia and Eastern European countries.

5. Local customs and regulations

Most residents believe in Islam and are Sunni.

The diet is mainly pasta, dairy products and beef and mutton. The main ethnic foods include naan, barbecue, hand-made rice, mutton soup, etc.

Important holidays include: New Year’s Day on January 1st; Independence Day on September 1st; and Constitution Day on December 8th. Traditional festivals include: Nauruz Festival on March 21st.

Women should wear hats and cover their shoulders and chest with shawls in religious places such as mosques.

6. Prices and Supply

Uzbekistan has relatively high prices and daily necessities mainly rely on imports, so the supply is relatively sufficient. The local currency, the soum, is freely convertible and the price ratio is regulated by the market. The current price comparison is: 1 US dollar = 1226 soums, 1 yuan = 155 soums.

7. Transportation and Travel

Uzbekistan has a typical continental climate, with warm and rainy springs, hot and dry summers, large temperature changes in autumn, unpredictable weather in winter, and extremely snowy conditions. Melts easily. The temperature in winter can reach -10℃, and the average temperature in summer is 37℃.

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, has relatively convenient transportation. The entire city has inner and outer ring roads and there are no traffic jams. Ground transportation includes trams, trolleybuses, buses and taxis. In addition, there are four subway lines.

Tashkent Airport is located in the city. Currently, there are three flights per week between Tashkent and Beijing; four flights per week between Tashkent and Urumqi.

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is an ancient and modern city with many beautiful gardens, fountains, museums, theaters, etc.

Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world. , the same age as Rome, Athens, and Babylon, with a history of more than 2,500 years. Since ancient times, Samarkand, known as the "Highlight of the World" and the "Rome of the East", has also been the core of the ancient Silk Road. Today, the old city of Samarkand has a large number of oriental historical sites and unique architectural art: the Timur family mausoleum, the Bibi Khan Grand Mosque, the Shaohi Zinda Mausoleum complex, Registan Theological Seminary, etc.

Bukhara has a long history, more than 2,500 years ago, and is one of the most brilliant birthplaces of world civilization. Bukhara is one of the important towns on the ancient Silk Road. It once played an important role as a bridge in trade and cultural exchanges between the East and the West. It still retains many ancient market trade sites. The city's monuments are listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Main attractions: Jacques Ancient Castle, Samoni Imperial Tomb, Poikayan Building Complex, etc.

Khiva is the only well-preserved ancient city on the Silk Road. Khiva is known as an open-air museum. In 1997, UNESCO launched a series of activities to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the founding of Khiva. The ruins of Itchenkara include 10 Islamic seminaries and a series of mosques, palaces and mausoleums.

Chinese restaurants in Tashkent include: China Hotel, Friendship Hotel, Tianjin Hotel, Shanghai Hotel

Tashkent has a relatively developed tourism industry and complete hotel facilities.

The main hotels are:

InterContinental Hotel Tel: 00998-71-1207000

Sheraton Hotel Tel: 00998-71-1383000

Dedman Hotel Tel: 00998-71-1340101

Tata Hotel Tel: 00998-71-1206600

In summer, the temperature in Uzbekistan is very high and the light is very strong. It is best to use skin lotion when traveling. Protect against UV burns.

8. Work and Study

Currently, Chinese people in Uzbekistan are mainly engaged in petroleum, communications, catering and other fields.

There are 60 institutions of higher learning in Uzbekistan. The main institutions of higher learning include: University for Nationalities, National Institute of Technology, University of World Languages, University of Oriental Languages, National University of Economics, University of World Economics and Diplomacy, etc.

9. Immigration and Nationality Policies

Since Uzbekistan’s independence, its immigration policies have changed from loose to tight. Nowadays, immigration control is stricter and long-term residence permits are generally not issued.

According to the relevant provisions of Ukraine’s Nationality Law, Ukraine does not recognize dual nationality.

10. Contact information of the embassy and contact numbers of relevant local departments

Address of the Chinese Embassy in Uzbekistan: No. 79, Gulyamova Street, Tashkent

Telephone : 00998-71-1334728, 1334718

Fax: 00998-71-1334735

Tashkent City Inquiry Telephone: 1200909

Tashkent Ministry of Internal Affairs Telephone: 1913665< /p>

Tashkent City Passport and Visa Office Telephone: 569586

***Henan Ministry of Internal Affairs Telephone: 1336374

***Henan Passport and Visa Office Telephone: 1397254< /p>

Ministry of Education phone number: 1391500

Ministry of Foreign Affairs phone number: 1336475

Ministry of Health phone number: 411662

Emergency medical assistance phone number: 776694

Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Tel: 1391752

***Customs Commission Tel: 767635

Airport Customs Tel: 552688

Uzbekistan Airlines Company phone number: 1332448/1337638

Travel company ALI-TOUR phone number: 2567162