Destinations / Uzbekistan
Driving in Uzbekistan as a visitor
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Uzbekistan drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised to translate non-Latin-script licences for desks and police.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Uzbekistan expects
| Driving document | Depends on licence issuer, script and rental policy |
|---|---|
| Convention format | 1968 Vienna |
| Valid for | Up to 3 years |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 112 or 102 |
| Top speed limit | 110 km/h motorways |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Check the desk policy for your issuing country and licence script. A translation accompanies the licence and never replaces an official permit. |
| Booklet format they know | 1968 Vienna |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in UZS. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Alcohol | Zero-tolerance alcohol policy. |
|---|---|
| Lights | Headlights on outside cities. |
| Documents | Carry passport, IDP and home licence. |
On the road in Uzbekistan
At the pump
Many Uzbek cars run on methane (CNG) and propane (LPG), so those are widely sold, while petrol (AI-92/95, ~$0.55/L) and diesel (~$0.50/L) can be scarce in rural areas; fill up in Tashkent or Samarkand. Stations are attended and largely cash-based.
After a crash
Dial 112 (unified emergency) or 102 for police; reporting a crash to the traffic police is mandatory and you must leave vehicles in place until officers document the scene. Get the official report for any insurance or rental claim.
Sources: tyremap.com · internationaldriversassociation.com · carol.rent · internationaltravelpermits.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Uzbekistan?
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Uzbekistan drives on the right under the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised to translate non-Latin-script licences for desks and police.
Which translation format is used for Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan uses the 1968 Vienna convention format. A Vialy translation is prepared in that format but is not a government-issued permit.
Will a rental desk in Uzbekistan ask for a translation?
Tashkent desks ask for an IDP with non-Latin-script licences.
How fast can Vialy prepare one for Uzbekistan?
The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay, 30 minutes as standard and 5 with Express.
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