Cross-border route
Tajikistan Uzbekistan
Tajikistan 
UzbekistanDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Tajikistan into Uzbekistan, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Uzbekistan expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1968 Vienna format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromTajikistan
ToUzbekistan
IDP in UzbekistanRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in UzbekistanUZS
Tajikistan → Uzbekistan
Crossing the border
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Uzbekistan
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol policy.
- Headlights on outside cities.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
What to see when you arrive in Uzbekistan
- the Registan square of Samarkand
- the old city of Bukhara
- the walled town of Khiva
- the mosaics of the Shah-i-Zinda
- the bazaars of Tashkent
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan?
Yes — Uzbekistan requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Uzbekistan recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan?
No. Both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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