Safety

How safe is Tashkent?

Tourist police in Tashkent
Tourist police in Tashkent

Is it safe to travel to Tashkent and Uzbekistan in general?This question often comes to mind for many tourists. And although Uzbekistan has been one of the leading countries in the rankings of the safest countries for travel for the last few years, we want to tell you more about it.

Politically, Uzbekistan is a very stable country with a stable domestic regime. There have been no rallies, strikes, and especially wars here for many years. Such a positive picture attracts tourists from various countries, as safety in the country is the key to a peaceful vacation.

It is known that personal safety is of particular priority for tourists. Uzbekistan is constantly developing a system of measures to ensure the safety of the population and tourists. Throughout the country, you can notice a large number of police representatives: at airports, at the entrances and exits of the Tashkent metro, in squares, in shopping centers, and in other places of mass gatherings of people.

The so-called «Tourist Police» is actively operating, created specifically to protect tourists from potential threats. In case of any violation of personal rights and interests, you should confidently turn to the officers in special uniforms. All of them speak foreign languages, so there will be no problems in communication.

No matter what nationality or religion you are, there is nothing to fear in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a secular country that tolerates any faith and nationality. The locals have long been famous for their hospitality and kindness, always ready to help, give directions, or treat you to a cup of tea.

We can confidently say that Uzbekistan is a safe and calm country. As for the petty fraud or loss of your belongings, well no one is immune of this, especialyy in big cities. As the proverb goes, «God protects those who cares about safety.» Like in any country in the world, always stay vigilant and be on the lookout, do not stray far from your belongings. By following these simple rules in conjunction with the work of law enforcement agencies, you can safely travel to Uzbekistan without fear.

In case of an emergency, use the following numbers:

Phone Number Service
(+998) 71 200 00 88 24/7 call center for tourists
101 Fire rescue service
102 Police
103 Emergency medical help
104 Emergency gas service
1050 Rescue service (EMERCOM)
1009 24/7 information service