Tajikistan
Warnings and insurance
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Tajikistan-KyrgyzstanMiddle borderEast
Escalation (Seein ‘Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstanthe Border’Middle onEast has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.
Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the ‘RegionalMiddle risks’East. page).
British nationals should:
- check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator before travelling
- review your travel insurance policy for coverage before you travel
- monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts.
If you have been impacted by travel disruption and need to review your Tajik visa, contact the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2026-03-04 13:27
New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-02-25 15:22
New information on travelling near the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border (See ‘Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border’ on the ‘Regional risks’ page).
2025-12-10 12:47
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-04 12:07
New information on cross-border attacks near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border (See ‘Tajikistan-Afghanistan border’ on the ‘Regional risks’ page).
2025-11-06 16:35
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including updated information about visas, money, posting on social media, transport risks, air quality and healthcare in Tajikistan (‘Entry requirements’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2025-06-17 10:16
New information on applying for a visa (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-06-09 15:43
Updated information on visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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.