For a trip to Tajikistan for a period of less than 90 days, citizens of the Russian Federation, Belarus and Ukraine do not need a visa. Entry into the country is possible with a passport that has at least one blank page for a stamp. The only concession to bureaucracy is that within 3 days upon arrival, the tourist must register at the place of residence, however, if you live in a hotel, the hotel administration will do this procedure for you. According to populationmonster, Dushanbe is one of the largest cities in Tajikistan.

Entry into the country

To enter Tajikistan, citizens of the Russian Federation will only need a passport and a migration card, which you will be given and asked to fill out right at the border. Border guards will keep one form of the migration card for themselves, and they will give you a copy, it is advisable to keep it until the end of the trip. If you are filling out a customs declaration, then it is also recommended that you keep your copy before leaving the country.

Children over 14 years old must have their own passport to enter the country, young children enter Tajikistan on a birth certificate with a note of citizenship and parents’ passport.

Documents for a visa to Tajikistan

Required documents for obtaining a visa for a period of more than 90 days:

1. international passport

Valid for at least 6 months from the date of the intended departure from the country, and with at least one blank page.

2. Questionnaire

You can download the questionnaire here.)

3. Medical certificate

With the passage of the test for HIV infection.

4. color photo

Format 3.5*4.5 cm.

5. Receipt

On payment of the state fee (cost: 2500 RUB for a single entry visa, 2750 RUB for a double entry visa, 3000 RUB for a multiple entry visa)

6. Additionally

If you plan to visit the Pamir border zone, you need a special permit from the Migration Service of Tajikistan, you can get such paper (for a fee) through travel companies in Russia.

7. Help from the place of work

Certificate of employment with the prescribed position and salary;

8. Bank statement

The extract must be fresh, not older than 6 months;

9. sponsorship letter for visa

For non-working citizens – a statement of sponsorship.

Migration registration

According to the migration rules of Tajikistan, all foreign guests must register with the local internal affairs authorities within 3 working days from the moment of arrival. This rule does not apply only to those who come for less than 3 days. If you are staying at a hotel, registration will be done there. Registration in Tajikistan is paid, the cost of registration for up to 3 months is 90 TJS, for more than 3 months – 130 TJS. In hotels, this amount is already included in the room rate.

In addition, you should definitely take out a medical insurance policy for the entire duration of the trip. Let it be better not to be useful than to be left without qualified assistance in case of an accident.

Useful phone numbers

Embassy of Tajikistan in Moscow: Granatny per., 13; tel. +7 495 690-38-46, 690-41-86; www.tajembassy.ru

Consular section of the Embassy of Tajikistan in Moscow: Skatertny per., 19; tel. +7 495 690-57-36

Embassy of Russia in Dushanbe: st. Abuali ibn Sino, 29/31; tel. 37 235-98-27, 235-70-65; www.rusemb.tj

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Khujand: st. Syr-Daria, 21; tel. 3422 646-73, 604-11; khudzhand.mid.ru

Codes of some cities: Dushanbe – 372, Khujand – 3422, Kulyab – 3322, Kurgan-Tyube – 3222, Khorog – 35220

Information office of tourism of Tajikistan in Dushanbe: (372) 351-025

Fire department – 01, police – 02, ambulance – 03, information – 09.

Tourist safety

In general, Tajikistan is a fairly safe country, subject to certain conditions. After dark, it is not recommended to go out alone, especially outside of Dushanbe. At any time of the day, you should not carry large sums of money with you and wear jewelry. You can only drink bottled or boiled water, as the tap water purification system is far from perfect, and the country has a high percentage of cholera cases. For the same reason, it is worth washing fruits and brushing your teeth with bottled water, and in bars and restaurants, ask for drinks without ice.