Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Security Reminder

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 security.

Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news for updates. Maintain a high-level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of local authorities. Avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.

For further detailed information regarding Uzbekistan and travel, please visit the country specific page for Uzbekistan on the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Uzbekistan.html.

Contact U.S. Embassy Tashkent for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from within the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter at https://mobile.twitter.com/travelgov and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/travelgov.

U.S. Embassy Tashkent is located on 3 Moyqorghon Street, 5th Block, Yunusobod District, 100093 Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Routine American citizen services are provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays on an advance appointment basis from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. American citizens should schedule their appointments through the online appointment system. The embassy’s telephone number for both general inquiries and American citizen emergencies is (99871) 120-54-50. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/usdos.uzbekistan and Twitter at https://twitter.com/usembtashkent.