🇺🇿 Uzbekistan · Asia
Safety Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan is one of the safest countries in Central Asia, regularly ranked at the top of safety indexes for solo women travelers. The main risks are tap water and minor tourist scams.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- The border area with Afghanistan (south), of no tourist interest.
- Caution near the Tajik border in the Fergana Valley.
Emergency numbers
Police
102
Ambulance
103
Fire department
101
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
- Hepatitis A and typhoid recommended
- Vérifier DTP à jour
Drinking water
Don't drink tap water: drink bottled water, even for brushing your teeth.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in summer, no malaria. No major tropical disease.
General notes
Traveler's diarrhea is the most common issue. Decent clinics in Tashkent; travel insurance recommended. Unified emergency number 112 operational nationwide since 2025.
Women travelers
Among the safest destinations in the world for solo women travellers. Harassment is rare, hospitality strong. Covering clothing is appreciated outside the big cities.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Male homosexual relations remain criminally forbidden (up to 3 years). Enforcement against tourists is nearly nonexistent but discretion is required, no signs of affection in public.
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