6 investmentsVISIT UZBEKISTAN6. VISASThe visa-free regime is available for 65 countries, includingcitizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Germany, Georgia,Israel, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Moldova, theRepublic of Korea, Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore,Turkey, France and Japan which contributes to the greaterinterest towards Uzbekistan and an increase of the touristflow. Special online services as E-Visa and E-Mehmon tosimplify the registration and visa procedures. E-Visa systemallows to obtain a visa within three days and provides aconvenient transit regime for tourists up to 5 days, whichdoes not require a visa when transferring through Uzbekistan.7. INTELLECTUAL POTENTIALUzbekistan is convenient for many business areas,thanks to the relatively affordable cost of localspecialists. At the same time, the level of education,language skills and talent of the younger generation isreasonably high. More than 500 000 graduates enterthe labor market annually, including graduates frominternational universities and colleges in the tourismand services sectors. In 2018 International TourismUniversity “Silk Road” launched in Samarkand. Thisuniversity will prepare professionals and researchers inthe field of international tourism.8. FESTIVALSMore and more internationalcultural, musical, thematicand sporting events aretaking place in Uzbekistan.Festivals and nationalholidays are celebratedthroughout the countryalmost all year round.Especially, in the high touristseason, in spring and autumn,vivid festivals and brightevents held in several regionsof the country at once.International music festivalssuch as “Sharq Taronalari” inSamarkand, “Adras Festival”in Margilan, “Boysun Bahori”in Surkhandarya and manyothers are actively beingattended by thousands offoreign tourists.10. HOSPITALITYFinally, a pleasant bonusof being in the country anddoing business here is thesincere and hospitable people.As a rule, all guests notethe sincerity, openness andfriendliness of Uzbek people.Rich heritage, colourfultraditions and deep respectfor the guests - this willmake you want to return toUzbekistan more often.9. SAFETYUzbekistan is known asa stable and religiouslytolerant country. Forseveral years in a row,Uzbekistan has takenthe leading place in theranking of the safestcountries. There is atourist police in all cities,providing comfortableand safe stay of tourists,and even informationsupport to some extent.
note7Useful phrasesfor guests of UzbekistanHelloGood morningGood afternoonGood eveningHave a nice tripAll right / OK.GoodbyeHow are you?May I have your name?It’s nice to meet youJust a minute pleaseThank you / ThanksPleaseWelcomeMay I take a look at it?Wow! Why it’s so expensive?Make it cheaper!OkSee you laterI’ll come back laterWhat time is it?How do I get there?How far is it?How much is it?What is it?SorryExit / EntranceToiletCan you help me?My number isAssalomu AlaykumKhayrli tongKhayrli kunKhayrli oqshomOq yo’lYakhshiKhayrYakhshimisiz?Ismingiz nima?Tanishganimdan khursandmanBir daqiqaRakhmatMarkhamat / IltimosKhush kelibsiz.Ko’rsam maylimi?Voy, nega buncha qimmat?Arzonroq qilib bering!KelishdikKo’rishgunchaKeyinroq kelamanSoat nechi bo’ldi?U yerga qanday boraman?Qancha uzoq?Nech pul?Bu nima?KechirasizChiqish / KirishXojatxonaYordam bera olasizmi?Mening raqamim…