Study abroad Uzbekistan: The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not apply there according to the European Commission’s list. You need no visa for stays of up to 30 days, for any purpose, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. For a longer stay you must apply for a visa in advance at the responsible Uzbek diplomatic mission (Auslandsvertretung). You must also register within 72 hours. We found no documented figure for living costs.
Study abroad Uzbekistan at a glance
| Item | Details (as of October 2026) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance | The EHIC is not listed. The German Federal Foreign Office recommends travel health insurance with repatriation cover for the entire length of your stay | European Commission, German Federal Foreign Office |
| Visa | No visa for up to 30 days, for any purpose. For more than 30 days, apply for a visa in advance at the diplomatic mission. Registration within 72 hours | German Federal Foreign Office |
| Travel document | Passport, provisional passport or children’s passport, valid for three months beyond the visa. Identity card not accepted | German Federal Foreign Office |
| Living costs | No documented figure found | No source |
| Auslands-BAföG (German study abroad grant) | Responsible according to DSW: Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau | German Student Services (DSW), flyer as of January 2026 |
All details are general information, not individual advice. The linked official pages are authoritative.
How are you insured in Uzbekistan?
Whether your statutory or private health insurance continues to apply abroad depends on your contract. Uzbekistan lies outside the EU area that the health insurance card covers. You therefore need to clarify the protection for your stay yourself.
European Health Insurance Card
The European Commission lists the countries where the EHIC applies in its FAQ on the card. Uzbekistan is not on that list. The page carries no date.
Private travel health insurance
The German Federal Foreign Office recommends travel health insurance with repatriation cover for the entire length of your stay. Valid health insurance is considered essential according to the page. The page also notes that doctors often ask foreigners for payment in cash in advance. Background is in the guide Travel health insurance for Erasmus, USA and Work and Travel (in German).
Vaccinations
For direct entry from Germany, the German Federal Foreign Office lists no compulsory vaccinations. The page names the standard vaccinations under the STIKO schedule, especially measles, and hepatitis A as a travel vaccination. For a long-term stay or special exposure, hepatitis B, typhoid and rabies are added.
Do you need a visa for Uzbekistan?
According to the German Federal Foreign Office, you need no visa for up to 30 days, for any purpose. The Uzbek embassy in Berlin confirms this. For stays of more than 30 days, the visa must be applied for at the responsible Uzbek diplomatic mission. The page links the embassy in Berlin. It names no visa fee.
In addition, you must register within 72 hours. Uzbek public holidays and Sundays do not count towards this period. The page gives no information on study stays.
- Passport, provisional passport or children’s passport that is still valid three months beyond the visa expiry date on entry
- Without a visa, the document must be valid for at least three months
- Identity card is not accepted
Travel warning and security situation
The country page of the German Federal Foreign Office (page status 25 October 2026) contains no travel warning in its text and names no regions. It refers to a separate overview titled ‘Current travel warnings’, whose content was not available to us. Since the calming of the situation in Karakalpakstan in 2022, the situation has stabilised according to the page. You should avoid demonstrations and larger gatherings. Nationwide, the page cites a latent threat from Islamist extremists, especially in the border regions with Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
What does a study abroad semester in Uzbekistan cost?
Tuition fees
Which fees apply at the host university depends on the exchange agreement of your university. We do not name a general amount, because we found no official figure for it. Ask your university and the host university before you accept the place.
Living costs
We found no official or university figure for living costs in Uzbekistan. A figure is therefore missing from this guide. Ask your host university for its budget for exchange students.
Funding: Erasmus+ and Auslands-BAföG
According to the Erasmus+ programme guide of the European Commission, Uzbekistan is listed as a third country in the Central Asia region. Participation is possible only for certain actions. Ask the International Office of your university whether Erasmus+ funding can be used for your stay. The guide Erasmus and planning a study abroad semester (in German) describes the process.
According to the flyer of the German Student Services (status January 2026), the Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau is responsible for Uzbekistan. For a partial study abroad outside the EU and Switzerland, a maximum of two semesters is funded, after at least one year of study in Germany. We found no documented monthly study abroad supplement. Details are in the guide Auslands-BAföG: eligibility, amounts and supplements (in German).
How to prepare before you leave
- Check that your passport is valid for three months beyond the visa expiry date.
- Find out whether you need a visa and apply for it in good time.
- Plan your registration within 72 hours of entry.
- Ask your health insurer to confirm in writing what protection it provides during your stay.
- Take out travel health insurance with repatriation cover for the entire stay.
- Have your vaccination status checked, especially against measles and hepatitis A.
- Apply for Auslands-BAföG in good time at the responsible office.
Frequently asked questions
Does my European Health Insurance Card work in Uzbekistan?
Not according to the European Commission’s list. You need separate travel health insurance for your stay.
Do I need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Not for stays of up to 30 days, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. For a longer stay, you need a visa that you must apply for in advance at the diplomatic mission.
Do I have to register in Uzbekistan?
Yes. According to the German Federal Foreign Office, within 72 hours. Uzbek public holidays and Sundays do not count towards this period.
Sources
- German Federal Foreign Office, Uzbekistan: Travel and Security Information (page status 25 October 2026)
- European Commission, FAQ on social security: European Health Insurance Card (undated)
- European Commission, Erasmus+ Programme Guide Part A: Eligible countries (undated)
- German Student Services, Auslands-BAföG flyer (status January 2026)
Sources accessed on 25 October 2026, unless stated otherwise.
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Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice. The German version is authoritative.
