Reference: the figures and rules people look up most
The editors compiled these guides from decrees, laws and government portals. Each one shows the date of the last check and a list of sources; when the documents change, we update the figures. The English texts are translated from the Russian originals.
- New Uzbek Latin-script alphabet from 22 April 2027: 28 letters, what is changing and when
Law No. ZRU-1184: Ğ, Ö, Ş and Ç instead of Gʻ, Oʻ, Sh and Ch, without ng, the sign ʼ remains. In force from 22 April 2027. All 28 letters, documents, money, signs, schools.
- Hayit 2027 in Uzbekistan: dates of Ruza (Ramadan) Hayit and Kurban Hayit, days off
When is Hayit in 2027: the expected dates of Ramadan Hayit and Kurban Hayit by the lunar calendar, how the Muslim Board and the President confirm them, days off and transfers, the dates of 2023–2026 and the start of Ramadan.
- How much a passport for travel abroad costs in Uzbekistan in 2026: price, processing time and documents
How much a biometric passport for travel abroad costs following the increase in the BCV from 1 September 2026, who pays less or pays nothing, how to apply via my.gov.uz, which documents are required for adults and children, how long to wait and how long the passport is valid.
- Where citizens of Uzbekistan can travel visa-free in 2026
Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs list: 31 visa-free countries, 4 countries with online tourist registration, 29 countries with visa on arrival, and 13 with an e-visa. Thailand requires a visa from 15 September 2026. Lengths of stay for popular destinations: Turkey, Russia, Kazakhstan, UAE, China, Malaysia, Georgia.
- Duty-free import into Uzbekistan in 2026: limits for citizens and what will change in 2027
How much you can bring in duty-free by air, train, car and post, limits on alcohol, cigarettes, perfume and dietary supplements, when the allowance does not apply, the 30% single customs payment rate and its reduction to 20% from 1 January 2027.
See also: Central Bank exchange rates and public holidays and days off.