U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S.
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Is Uzbekistan safe? 🇺🇿
Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Uzbekistan scores 75/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Uzbekistan Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 4 Uzbekistan destinations assessed, Bukhara scores highest (76/100), while Tashkent scores lowest (74/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Uzbekistan: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).
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Uzbekistan destinations by safety score
#1🇺🇿BukharaSafe · updated 20 October 202676#2🇺🇿KhivaSafe · updated 20 October 202676#3🇺🇿SamarkandSafe · updated 13 October 202675#4🇺🇿TashkentSafe · updated 13 October 202674
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03 · Evidence Signals
Uzbekistan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2021 | 1.4 / 100k | 91 | World Bank Open Data (2021) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 90.0% | 95 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 0.1% | 100 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 48/100 | 48 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 8.9 / 100k | 69 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Uzbekistan safety FAQ
Is Uzbekistan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Uzbekistan Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Uzbekistan averages 75/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Uzbekistan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bukhara currently scores highest at 76/100 (Safe). Tashkent scores lowest at 74/100.
Where does this Uzbekistan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.