Travel Information

Bhutanese citizens travelling to Tajikistan

Citizens of Bhutan that are travelling to Tajikistan need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Tajikistan

👯‍♂️ good for parties
🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
bad air quality
❄️ cold weather
water park

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

T-Cell

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Rakhsh Taxi.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is TJS.

1 BTN = 0.135664 TJS

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $1.03 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Tajikistan. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Tajikistan has implemented enhanced screening procedures and entry restrictions in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. These include border closures, flight cancellations, medical checks at international border checkpoints and mandatory 14 day quarantine for travellers arriving from some countries with registered cases of COVID-19. Contact your airline or your nearest embassy or consulate of Tajikistan to confirm entry requirements. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Tajikistan.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Tajikistan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.42 / 5)
Safety (3.00 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$38.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$1.03 USD

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Popular Cities in Tajikistan

Dushanbe

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