Since 1 October 2007 British nationals have not been able to obtain Tajik visas on arrival at Dushanbe Airport (with the exception of certain categories of diplomats and government officials).  It is also not possible to obtain a Tajik visa at a land border crossing.  You will need a letter of invitation from an organisation registered in Tajikistan (eg tourist agency, NGO, business) and may need to attend a Tajik Embassy in person to apply for a visa in advance of your travel.  The visa situation is currently in transition and you should check with the Tajik Embassy in London on the latest requirements.

Your initial visa will be valid for one month only.  If you require a visa for a longer period you should mention this in your visa application form as visa extensions can only be made by the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

If you plan to stay for more than 90 days you must present a medical certificate that you are HIV-free, or take a test.  We advise against taking the test in Tajikistan, due to the poor quality of medical facilities.

We recommend that all British and Commonwealth citizens resident or visiting Tajikistan should register with the Embassy Consular Section.

We do not register Marriages, Births and Deaths. Therefore, all relevant enquiries should be directed to the British Embassies in either Moscow or Almaty. Please consult these Embassies’ websites for more information.  Consular Section of the British Embassy in Dushanbe only provides certain notarial services.