Tajikistan
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
US Embassy alert 20 March
On 20 March, the United States Embassy in Dushanbe issued a travel advisory which says “terrorists may seek softer targets including facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners congregate such as residential areas; clubs and restaurants; markets; places of worship; schools; hotels; outdoor recreational events, including popular hiking areas; and resorts.”
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and see support for British nationals abroad for information about specific travel topics.
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Travel insurance
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Update history
2025-03-26 10:28
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with information on the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border (‘Regional risks’ page).
2025-03-24 12:30
Removal of information about the US embassy in Tajikistan having issued an alert ahead of the Navruz celebrations, which took place over the extended holiday weekend (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-19 18:24
(New information that the US embassy in Tajikistan have issued an alert ahead of the Navruz celebrations, which will take place over the extended holiday weekend (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-20 15:22
Information on the risks of terrorism in Tajikistan (‘Safety and security’ page).’
2024-09-17 13:41
Removal of the US embassy alert (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-08 12:18
Information on a US Embassy alert (‘Safety and Security’ page)
2024-09-06 18:41
Information on a US Embassy alert (‘Warnings and insurance’)
2024-08-13 11:52
Information on terrorism in Tajikistan (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-11 15:49
New information on passport validity and visa requirements before entering the country, and travel permits for the Khatlon Region (‘Entry requirements’ page). New information on drone usage (‘Safety and security’ page). New information on trekking and mountaineering (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-03-27 16:56
Removal of US embassy alert about attacks in Tajikistan (‘Warnings and Insurance’) page.
2024-03-20 15:38
Information on a US embassy alert and updated assessment that Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Tajikistan (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘safety and security’ pages).
2023-12-18 15:52
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 09:57
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2022-09-27 10:56
Updated information on skirmishes along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2022-09-05 09:49
Addition of information on checking the UK Air Safety List when flying with foreign air carriers (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2022-07-22 15:42
Updated information on entry rules in relation to COVID-19 and removal of information on an armed attack in November 2019 (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-19 16:36
Updated with information in Air Travel about how UK sanctions affect purchases of flight tickets on Russian owned airlines (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-05-18 16:44
Updated information on unrest in the Gorno-Badakshan Autonomous Region (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-04-28 15:12
Updated information on terrorist threat (‘Terrorism’ page)
2022-03-25 17:21
Updated information on COVID-related arrival procedures and land border crossings (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-21 13:18
Republished with stylistic edits to the ‘Entry requirements’ section.