Documents and money
- Passport valid at least six months from arrival; check if you need a visa: visa and registration.
- Clean, recent US dollar notes to exchange; torn or very old notes are often refused.
- Two bank cards (Visa works best) and some som in small notes. See money in Uzbekistan.
- Printed or offline copies of bookings and train tickets.
Clothes
- Light long trousers or a long skirt and tops that cover the shoulders for mosques and mausoleums; a scarf for women. Details: what to wear.
- Comfortable shoes for cobbles and stairs, easy to take off: you remove them in mosques and homes.
- One smarter outfit for dinner or a wedding invitation.
By season
| Season | Add to your bag |
|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | light jacket, layers, an umbrella for showers |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, linen or cotton clothes, refillable bottle |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | layers and a warm sweater for evenings |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | warm coat, hat and gloves; Khiva and Bukhara get frost at night |
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- Sockets are type C and F (European two-pin), 220 V.
- Power bank: maps, translation and photos drain the phone fast.
- A local SIM for a few dollars: SIM card guide.
Health and small things
- Personal medicines, something for the stomach, plasters for long walks.
- Wet wipes and tissues: not every public toilet has paper.
- A small bag for bazaar shopping and room for souvenirs: what to buy.