Tips for Living in Uzbekistan
Tips from expats and experts about moving to Uzbekistan and living in Uzbekistan.
Money
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When working in Uzbekistan, you need to know that you can't take more money out of the country than you brought in on your last entry. Make sure that your company can pay you accordingly, e.g. by paying part of your salary into an overseas bank account and part of it locally. (Continue Reading)
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Tashkent Metro
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The metro is a great, very cheap way of getting about in Tashkent and it serves central areas well. Make sure you travel with your passport as foreigners are often stopped by the police at security checks on entering the stations. (Continue Reading)
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Visitors' Visas
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If you're coming to Uzbekistan to work, your company should sort out your visa. However, when your friends or family want to come to visit, it can get complicated. (Continue Reading)
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Learning Uzbek or Russian
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Learn some Uzbek or Russian before you arrive! Apart from other central Asian languages in some areas, and a Korean community in Tashkent, these are your only hope of communicating. There's an "English Trekking Club" who meet once a month to walk in the mountains practicing English and they welcome native speakers to join them for free. It's a great way to meet locals and see some of the wonderful places beyond the city. (Continue Reading)
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International Schools
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There are a couple of good international schools in Tashkent. The British School curriculum caters for pre-school to year 6 children, with a British curriculum and Tashkent International School covers primary and secondary ages, on an American basis. There's also a French school and a small Korean school. (Continue Reading)
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