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The visa, customs and passport control, customs information
Uzbekistan - a state with favorable visa system for travelers. For citizens of the Russian Federation visa is not required, but entry is possible only on passports. For the countries of the CIS has no visas. In Uzbekistan, you can travel freely, you only need to register at the place of residence. From tourists want to see a receipt from the hotel and stamp indicating the length of stay, the hotel usually do it themselves.
As a guest of Uzbekistan, normally at the airport, you must fill out customs declarations in Russian. A copy of the declaration, you must leave with them and maintain for the duration of stay in Uzbekistan. For entry into Uzbekistan there are no restrictions on the amount of money. But at the time of departure leaving must have a strong currency at a rate lower than indicated in the first entry declaration. Subjects significant value, such as jewellery, cameras, computers, etc., should be listed in the entry declaration. The above items must be removed from the country, otherwise the visitor would be levied taxes on imports. In customs regulations clearly specified list of items that can be imported into the country, and this list is similar to similar lists of goods to Western countries. Items purchased visiting in Uzbekistan, such as hand-made products, ceramics and recently produced goods can be freely exported from the country.
If you plan to bring items of art and antique articles, or old carpets or suzane (wall coverlets), books, articles weapons (swords, knives), etc. you must provide for that license, issued by the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan. We recommend that require such a license directly from sellers even when they purchase such products. Otherwise, unlicensed items will be confiscated by customs authorities. To ensure the smooth passage through the Uzbek immigration authorities, you must have a valid passport, valid, should not coincide with a period of stay in Uzbekistan, and a valid visa.
Terms of security
We ask you to comply strictly with the legislation of the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan and transit countries, all terms and conditions of personal safety, fire safety, hygiene and sanitary-epidemiological rules such as: finding all the rules in airports, all flight rules (the move) and luggage specified in your ticket; travel to all the rules of auto-transport, surface and underground transport, suburban and international trains and strictly follow the instructions and directives of staff, all terms and conditions of the security in public places.
In hotels, restaurants, cafes, clubs, sports centres, swimming pools, museums, theatres, in the exhibitions, when you visit the monuments of culture and architecture, and strictly follow the instructions and directives of staff. Do not leave your belongings unattended and values, if possible. Use safety deposit box in rooms, hotels. Do not carry a large sum of money, keep firmly in the hands of photographic and video equipment.
The currency exchange money
Uzbek currency is soums (written CYM). The large denomination bank notes presented in soums, smaller, called tiyinami - in coins. One is 100 som tiyinov. Bank notes are issued in denominations 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 soums. Of these banknotes of 1, 3, 5 and 10 soums useless (and are only in coins circulating). There are a number of banks, government, foreign and private, where you can cash cheques and credit cards. Since December 2001 Uzbekistan is a country with limited convertibility. Foreign currency may be sold only in specialized exchange points (they are at all hotels, banks and airports). Sale or purchase of foreign currency anywhere else or use it as a means of payment, is a criminal offence. Once you have changed their currency to Uzbek soums, may be difficult to change them back. Buying foreign currency in exchange points can be difficult, although it is certainly authentic. It is necessary to present a passport in exchange for official money exchange offices. Foreign banknotes with visible defects or marked not accepted. Never change money in the streets, what would be advantageous to you or offered rate.
Tips for food
Foreign food is often difficult to stomach. However, Uzbek cuisine can hardly cause serious harm. There are some old rules, which observes the Uzbek people for centuries. Uzbek dishes contain too much fat. Uzbeks eat fried meat (mainly mutton) in large numbers as part of traditional dishes, such as pilaf, lagman, etc. An abundance of meat and butter in the daily ration given rise to some rules, often neglected by tourists. First, never zapivayte cold water main meat or fatty meal. Instead, drink more hot green or black tea. Secondly, local people have always eaten a lot of tomato salad and vegetables with the main dish. In - Thirdly, the important role time is eating. Light meals containing yogurt and kefir, as well as soups served for breakfast and lunch. A heavy meat remain at dinner, when it became cooler.
In Uzbekistan, you can use cold water for drinking. Nevertheless, a good tradition is boiling cold water from the tap for zavarivaniya tea (green or black), which is used during the meal. Hot water from the tap NOT used for drinking. In some regions of Uzbekistan, such as Khorezm (Urgench, Khiva), Karakalpakstan (Nukus) and Bukhara, cold water, even safe, not used as drinking, because it too much salt. Users are advised to wash fruits and vegetables before eating. Some use boiled water for this, although local people have always treated normal water from the tap.
Wide selection of bottled mineral water (from mineral and natural sources) is available for Uzbekistan and advised to have a supply of water with them especially in the summer. Uzbekistan is rich in fruits and grapes. Large selection of red wine, vodka and beer invite travelers, including the local red wine and beer. There is also a foreign wine and beer (mostly Russian and European). Although the majority of the population of Uzbekistan are Muslims, alcohol is not perceived as something unusual. In summer, people usually drink strong drinks, which decreases the heat. The emergence of a drunk in the street and deboshi condemned by public opinion.
In Uzbekistan, for good service keep accepted gratuities - 5-10% of the amount of accounts.
Rule clothing
There are no special rules in her clothes every day, especially in Tashkent and other major cities, where people, mostly youths, have complete freedom in dress. You can meet women in traditional Islamic Attire, but it often depends on personal choice than from any responsibilities. In some areas, for example, in the Ferghana Valley is better to avoid wear shorts, The same rule applied, and when visiting religious sites, mosques, mausoleums, etc.
Dial Codes of Uzbekistan
Code of Uzbekistan - +998, Tashkent - 99,871 (2), Samarkand - +99866, Bukhara - +998365, Khiva - +9986237, Urgench - +998622.
If necessary, call to Moscow, you should dial 810 (international access code) + 7 (Russia code) + 495 (code of Moscow) + phone subscriber. For the international call you will need to buy a phone card. The maps are sold at newsstands and tobacco. To encourage negotiations with Moscow to buy stake of the largest denomination telephone call from any hotel will not cost you much more costly.
In calling for Russia to a mobile phone, whose number starts with 8 (for example 8-902…), you need to dial 8-10 (international access code) 7 (Russia code) + 902 (instead of the code of Moscow or other cities). When calling on the Uzbek mobile phone to dial any codes do not need. When selecting your network recommend the services of the operator Beeline (Unitel), offering lower prices for roaming than other operators.
Important phone numbers
Militia - 02, Ambulance - 03
Russian embassy in Tashkent, st. Nukus-83 - 1526280, 552948
Telephone Number Reference - 1200909, 09.
Tashkent medical clinic - 1206091 / 2.
Taxi "Voyage" -1392222
Supplemental ticket in Tashkent - 1332448, (+998712) 563837, 546546
Supplemental ticket in Samarkand - 341089
Supplemental ticket in Bukhara - 235060, 257383
Supplemental ticket in Urgench - 65769, 62225, 64266
Supplemental ticket in Ferghana - 65961, 62995
General information
In Uzbekistan uses 220 volts 50 Hz, in hotels also have input plug with three holes. It is desirable that you had a suitable adaptor.
The best time to visit is spring period from April to June and autumn months (September to November).
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