📱 Uzbekistan · Phone

Do Tourists Need to Register Their Phone IMEI in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has an IMEI registration system. Roaming on a foreign SIM is treated differently from using a local Uzbek SIM.

Information checked 22 August 2026

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SHORT ANSWER

Short trip on roaming: usually no. Local SIM for longer use: check UZIMEI.

The current official UZIMEI page says non-residents using a foreign SIM in roaming can use the device without an IMEI registration fee. If you connect your phone to a local Uzbek SIM, current guidance says the IMEI should be registered within 30 calendar days of that connection.

PRACTICAL INFO

The two situations are different

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Foreign SIM + roaming

UZIMEI currently lists this as free for non-residents.

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Local Uzbek SIM

Current UZIMEI guidance says registration is required within 30 calendar days from connecting a local operator SIM.

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Short tourist trip

If you are in Uzbekistan for less than the registration window, many travellers will leave before registration becomes relevant — but check the current official rule.

PRACTICAL INFO

Why you may see different numbers online

Older government announcements discussed a longer exemption for foreign visitors. The current UZIMEI operator page is the source to check immediately before your trip because it states the active registration window and fee rules.

SOURCES

Where we checked this

UZIMEI: official device registration guidance ↗Uzbekistan e-Government: information for foreigners ↗

FAQ

Quick questions

Do I need IMEI registration if I use roaming?

Current UZIMEI guidance lists foreign-SIM roaming for non-residents as free of registration charge.

What if I buy an Uzbek SIM?

Current UZIMEI guidance says the device IMEI should be registered within 30 calendar days of connecting a local SIM.

What is the official IMEI website?

uzimei.uz.