According to the current procedure, it is allowed to import foreign and national currency in cash into Uzbekistan without restrictions on the amount. However, if you have cash in excess of the equivalent of 100 million soums, you must indicate the full amount in the passenger customs declaration and present the money to the customs officer. Declaring a smaller amount is also allowed on a voluntary basis.
When leaving the country without declaring, it is allowed to export cash within the equivalent of 100 million soums. To export a larger amount, it is necessary to comply with the established customs requirements. For foreign citizens, the amount of cash declared upon entry into the country is taken into account, in particular.
One of the common mistakes of tourists is the lack of a declaration for a large amount of cash upon entry. During your stay in the country, some of the money may be spent, and the remaining amount will need to be taken out. If a tourist does not have a document confirming the declaration of imported funds, difficulties may arise upon departure.
For example, if a tourist brings 15,000 US dollars to Uzbekistan, this amount must be fully indicated in the declaration. Even if part of the money is spent during the trip, a saved copy of the declaration will help confirm the legality of importing the remaining funds, including if their amount exceeds the equivalent of 100 million soums.
Tourists are recommended to:
When importing cash in excess of the equivalent of 100 million soums, fully indicate them in the customs declaration.
Keep your copy of the declaration before leaving the country.
Take into account that the equivalent in soums is calculated at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan on the day of crossing the customs border.
If you have any questions, please contact the customs officers in advance for clarification.
Compliance with customs requirements and the preservation of necessary documents will help to avoid difficulties when crossing the border.
