Protocol, administrative and logistics guide
Practical information for delegations, protocol and security officers and the media travelling to Tashkent.
Protocol guidebook
The host country covers accommodation, local transport and meals for a defined number of members of each delegation. The format depends on the level of the meeting.
Summit
Head of State or Government plus two members of the delegation are hosted by the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Ministerial Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs plus one member of the delegation.
Senior Officials Meeting
Head of delegation plus one member. Other members travel at their own expense.
Visas
Citizens of many Member States enter visa-free. Others receive visas on arrival on the basis of the accreditation list sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Check e-visa.gov.uz.
Badges
Badges are issued at the Accreditation Centre on presentation of the passport. Heads of delegation receive badges at the hotel.
Dress code
Business suit or national dress for official meetings. Dark suit for the official reception.
Precedence and seating
Delegations are seated in English alphabetical order starting from the country drawn by lot.
Bilateral meetings
Requests for bilateral rooms are submitted through the accreditation portal no later than 10 days before the Summit.
Security officers
Carrying of weapons is subject to prior permission. Declare it in the accreditation form and attach the permit.
International flights to and from Uzbekistan
Tashkent International Airport named after Islam Karimov (TAS) is the main gateway. A dedicated VIP terminal and a delegation arrival desk will operate from 9 to 17 October 2027.
| Hub | Airlines | Flight time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines | 4 h 30 min | Daily |
| Dubai | Uzbekistan Airways, flydubai | 3 h 15 min | Daily |
| Doha | Qatar Airways | 3 h 40 min | Daily |
| Delhi | Uzbekistan Airways | 2 h 45 min | Several weekly |
| Kuala Lumpur | Uzbekistan Airways | 7 h | Several weekly |
| Jeddah | Uzbekistan Airways, Saudia | 5 h | Several weekly |
| Cairo | Uzbekistan Airways | 5 h 30 min | Weekly |
Schedules are indicative. Please confirm with the airline.
Accommodation
Recommended hotels with negotiated rates for delegations. Book through the platform before 1 September 2027.
Getting around Tashkent and Uzbekistan
Delegation transport
Heads of delegation receive a car with a liaison officer. Shuttle buses run every 15 minutes between official hotels and the Congress Hall.
Metro
Four lines; stations are known for their architecture. Fare is paid by bank card or QR code.
Taxi
Use licensed apps such as Yandex Go or MyTaxi. Taxi ranks at all official hotels.
High-speed rail
Afrosiyob trains to Samarkand (about 2 h) and Bukhara (about 4 h). Tickets at railway.uz.
Domestic flights
Daily flights to Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench (for Khiva), Termez and Nukus.
Traffic restrictions
Temporary closures around the venue on 13–15 October. Routes will be shared with liaison officers.
Summit venue: Congress Hall
- Address
- Tashkent City, Shaykhontohur district, Tashkent (to be confirmed)
- Administration
- +998 71 000 00 00
- venue@nam2027.uz
- Opening hours
- 07:00–23:00 during the Summit
Select a room on the plan
Click a hall or meeting room to see its capacity and purpose.
Medical support
Emergency numbers
On-site medical posts
At the Congress Hall, the Media Centre and every official hotel, open 24 hours from 10 to 16 October.
Partner hospital
Republican Research Centre of Emergency Medicine, Tashkent. English-speaking staff available.
Pharmacies
24-hour pharmacies near all official hotels. Bring prescriptions for personal medicines.
Health requirements
No vaccinations are required for entry. Health insurance is recommended for all participants.
Special needs
Indicate dietary or accessibility needs in the accreditation form.
City guide
Places of prayer
- Hazrati Imam Mosque
- Minor Mosque
- Prayer rooms at the Congress Hall
- Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
- Holy Assumption Cathedral
Restaurants
- Central Asian Plov Centre
- Restaurants of Tashkent City
- Halal options at all official hotels
Shopping centres
- Tashkent City Mall
- Samarqand Darvoza
- Next Mall
Markets
- Chorsu Bazaar
- Alay Bazaar
Sights
- Hazrati Imam complex
- Amir Timur Museum
- State Museum of Applied Arts
- Tashkent metro stations