Customs Regulations in Uzbekistan
Basic Uzbekistan Customs Rules
1. Custom Declaration Form T-6
Travelers entering or exiting Uzbekistan must complete Form T-6 if carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or valuables. Those under 16 are included on the declaration of their guardian. Losing this form means items cannot be freely transported.
2. Importing Foreign Currency
Residents and non-residents can bring in unlimited foreign currency if declared in Form T-6. Storage without fees is available with Form TC-21. Sums over $5,000 require Certificate TC-28 from Customs Authority.
3. Exporting Foreign Currency
a) Residents: up to $2,000 – no permission needed
b/c) Residents: over $2,000 – permission from Central Bank or authorized bank
d) Non-residents: allowed up to previously imported amount (T-6 or TC-28)
e) Traveler’s cheques – as per T-6
Transferring bank permission to another person is prohibited. Counterfeit currency is seized and subject to legal action.
4. National Currency Rules
Residents and non-residents may bring in and take out national currency (UZS) up to 50 times the living wage. Exporting more requires permission from the Central Bank.
5. Prohibited Imports
Items banned from import include extremist content, propaganda, narcotics, psychotropic substances, and pornographic materials. False or undeclared goods during inspection result in legal consequences.