Travel & Accommodations

Local expenses of foreign invited speakers will be covered by the local organizers. Local expenses include lodging, meals, local transportation in Khiva and Urgench, and trips to Ayaz Kala and Tuprak Kala

Visa Information

Most travelers must have a valid passport and visa to travel to Uzbekistan.
For country specific requirements please visit:http://www.uzbekistan.org/

FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS:

Passport Validity:

Must be valid at time of entry and for a minimum of 6 months after departure date.

Blank Passport Pages:

One page required for entry stamp

Tourist VISA required:

Yes, all U.S. citizen travelers must possess a valid Uzbek visa in a valid U.S. passport. Visitors may not enter Uzbekistan with a valid Uzbek visa in a canceled or expired U.S. passport, even if they present another valid U.S. passport at the port of entry. Visit the visa information page of the Uzbek Embassy in Washington, D.C., for current visa information. U.S. citizens should apply for visas well in advance of their travel.

Vaccinations:

None required. See U.S. Centeres for Disease Control and Prevention for recommended vaccinations: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/uzbekistan?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001 

Source:https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/uzbekistan.html

Ancient Silk Road

Map of ancient silk road

For more information regarding the Ancient Silk Road in Uzbekistan visit:http://en.unesco.org/silkroad/countries-alongside-silk-road-routes/uzbekistan

Photo & Video Gallery

Photo & Video Gallery on Uzbekistan Tourism: http://www.uzbekistan.org/gallery/

Additional Resources

Here are some useful websites to learn more about Uzbekistan.