Bringing cash into and out of Uzbekistan
A reminder for foreign tourists. Check the customs requirements before travelling and keep your declaration copy until you leave the country.
Calculate the combined value of all cash you are carrying in Uzbek and foreign currencies.
Entering Uzbekistan
Cash in Uzbek and foreign currencies may be brought into the country without an amount limit. If the combined total exceeds the equivalent of UZS 100 million, declare the full amount on the passenger customs declaration and present the cash to a customs officer. Smaller amounts may also be declared voluntarily.
Leaving Uzbekistan
Cash up to the equivalent of UZS 100 million may be taken out without a declaration. Above this threshold, the relevant customs requirements apply. For foreign nationals, these include consideration of the amount declared when entering Uzbekistan.
Example — USD 15,000
A tourist bringing USD 15,000 must declare the full amount if its value in Uzbek sums exceeds the applicable threshold. Even after part of the money has been spent, the declaration copy provides evidence that the remaining funds were lawfully brought into the country. This is particularly important if the remaining amount exceeds the equivalent of UZS 100 million on departure.
Travel checklist
- If the entry threshold is exceeded, declare the full combined amount of cash in Uzbek and foreign currencies.
- Keep your copy of the customs declaration until you leave Uzbekistan.
- The equivalent in Uzbek sums is calculated using the Central Bank of Uzbekistan exchange rate on the date you cross the customs border.
- Ask a customs officer for clarification before passing through customs if you have any questions.
Source — Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, gov.uz ↗
Official reminder published on 2 November 2026