Travel Safety Index
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Uzbekistan

Asia

Higher risk than 30% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

31
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 7, Violent Incident 12, Civil Unrest 53, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 56, Scams 66πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🎭Scams
Asia avg: 5766
🚌Transport
Asia avg: 5156
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Asia avg: 6253
🌊Natural Disaster
Asia avg: 2624
πŸ₯Health
Asia avg: 2418
⚠️Violent Incident
Asia avg: 3512
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Asia avg: 327

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 1/26/2026
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2026-01-26 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Uzbekistan

Is Uzbekistan safe to travel to?
Uzbekistan has a practical risk score of 31/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Uzbekistan?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Uzbekistan are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Uzbekistan?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Uzbekistan is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Uzbekistan?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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