Location: Uzbekistan, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the …
Read More»Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
Read More»Dear Travelers: Thank you for taking the initiative in your search for a flight departing Uzbekistan. There is a flight scheduled on Uzbek Airlines departing at 10:00 am on Friday, March 27 to Munich, Germany. If interested, please proceed starting tomorrow to the Uzbek Air central office at 51 Amir Temur St. for tickets (at about …
Read More»Thank you for taking the initiative in your search for a flight departing Uzbekistan. At present we are waiting for confirmation of a flight to Europe. We are still waiting for confirmation of the date but this information could come at short notice. The destination is likely to be Germany, the airport is to be …
Read More»On March 22, 2020 at 11:10 a.m. the Embassy received reports of the following additional quarantine restrictions applied by the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) in Tashkent and the immediate vicinity of the city: All public transportation in Tashkent has been closed including subway, buses, and mini-bus services. Only those taxis with a disinfection certificate from …
Read More»On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform American citizens about an updated Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State on December 6, 2017. The full text can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step …
Read More»Dear U.S. Citizens, The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Tashkent reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform U.S. citizens about a new Europe Travel Alert issued by the Department of State on November 21 2016. The full text can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/Europe.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) …
Read More»Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots 6 October 2016 Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, …
Read More»Dear U.S. Citizens, The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent plans to relaunch its short text messaging (SMS) notification system. This system will allow the Consular Section to send emergency notifications straight to subscribers’ mobile phones as an SMS message. The SMS notification system will become an additional means of communication with the …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform U.S. citizens about an updated Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State on September 9, 2016. The full text can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at …
Read More»Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local …
Read More»Town Hall September 21, 2016 The United States Embassy in Tashkent is hosting a Town Hall for U.S. citizens with a focus on absentee voting on September 21 at 6:00 pm at the Wyndham Hotel in Tashkent city. Food and drinks will be provided. You’ll have an opportunity to meet U.S. Ambassador Pamela L. Spratlen …
Read More»The Government of Uzbekistan has announced the death of President Karimov. As of now, no security risks noted; no change in security posture. US Embassy Tashkent will continue to monitor the situation and will update its recommendations as events warrant. American Citizen Services will be provided on our regular schedule. If you are an American …
Read More»Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
Read More»Dear U.S. Citizens, The Internal Revenue Service is hosting a webinar “Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers” on June 29, 2016 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. See more info at: www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/15416 .
Read More»U.S. Embassy Tashkent would like to inform U.S. citizens in Uzbekistan and those who plan to arrive between June 16 and June 24 that media reports indicate there may be travel restrictions and traffic disruptions during this period due to the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tashkent. Based on these reports, travel …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan would like to notify American citizens (aged 21 and older) interested in attending the official Fourth of July reception that each individual must present a personalized paper invitation and a valid photo ID to gain entrance to the event. The event will be held on Friday, July 1 this year …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform U.S. citizens about an updated Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State on March 3, 2016. The full text can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at …
Read More»Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt …
Read More»The Department of State will discontinue the consular service of adding additional visa pages to U.S. passports beginning January 1, 2016. Visa page inserts pose vulnerabilities to passport security by diminishing the effect of the RF blocking material to prevent unauthorized reading of ePassports. The determination to eliminate the visa page insert service was made to …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform U.S. citizens about a new Worldwide Travel Alert issued by the Department of State on November 23, 2015. The full text can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) …
Read More»At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, a security alarm sounded at U.S. Embassy Tashkent after an individual threw an item onto the Embassy grounds. The local police quickly apprehended the subject, and Embassy personnel confirmed that the item was not dangerous. There are strong indications that the individual who was taken into custody …
Read More»At approximately 7:30 am on Monday, September 28 an unidentified assailant tossed two improvised incendiary devices on to embassy grounds. One of the incendiary devices exploded. Immediately following the explosion the embassy went on lockdown. No one was injured in the blast. The embassy is no longer on lockdown and is open for business. At …
Read More»This message is to update U.S. citizens on the reported incident near the Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent and associated police activity there on Friday, September 4. The security situation in this area has returned to normal and there is no longer a need to avoid the area. The U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan reminds you to …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Tashkent urges American citizens to avoid the area near the Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent. According to media reports, there was an explosion in this area today in the afternoon, resulting in ongoing police activity there. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform U.S. citizens about an updated Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State on July 29, 2015. The full text can be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform American citizens about an updated Worldwide Caution issued by the Department of State on January 9, 2015. The full text can be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) …
Read More»This message is being sent out to inform U.S. Citizens about a new Worldwide Travel Alert issued by the State Department on December 19, 2014. The full text can be found on the webpage of the Consular Affairs Bureau of the Department of State . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program …
Read More»Embassies and consulates are not polling places. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 4. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2014 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to their local election officials. U.S. embassies and consulates …
Read More»This message is being sent to inform American citizens about an updated Worldwide Caution issued by the State Department on October 10, 2014. The full text can be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step …
Read More»Absentee Voting Week is September 29-October 6 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2014 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2014 elections is October 6. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and …
Read More»On July 15, 2014, Kazakhstan implemented a one-year pilot program that will allow all short-term U.S. citizen travelers to visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to two weeks for all purposes of travel excluding employment and missionary work. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, there is no limit to the number of …
Read More»Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2014 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2014 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2014. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
Read More»Dear American Citizens, U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan George Krol would like to invite you to our official July 4th reception which will be held on Thursday, July 3 on Embassy grounds. American citizens (age 21 and older) resident in Uzbekistan interested in attending the official Fourth of July reception at the U.S. Embassy must present …
Read More»The IRS is hosting an Internal Revenue Service Webinar on Reporting of Foreign Financial Accounts on the Electronic FBAR , on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Information for filers about the filing requirement is available on the IRS website: IRS Reminds Those with Foreign Assets of U.S. Tax Obligations .
Read More»This message is being sent to inform American citizens about an updated Worldwide Caution issued by the State Department on April 10, 2014. The full text can be found at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uzbekistan enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step …
Read More»Your vote counts! Did you know that many recent U.S. elections have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by military and overseas voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. …
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