Practical info for Tajikistan
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
- Single emergency number112
- Policefrom a mobile02
- Policefrom a mobile102
- Medical emergencies104
- Medical emergenciesfrom a mobile03
- Medical emergenciesfrom a mobile103
- Fire brigadefrom a mobile01
- Fire brigadefrom a mobile101
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy DushanbeEmbassy
- Address
- 65 Mirzo Tursunzoda Street, Dushanbe, Dushanbe, 734002, Tajikistan
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/tajikistan/british-embassy-dushanbe
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 19/08/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Somoni (TJS).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for TJS.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+05:00, +5 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Traffic drives on the right.
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Driving licence and permit requirements You are permitted to drive in Tajikistan with a valid UK driving licence for up to 30 days. In addition, you must carry the 1968 version of the International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your UK licence:”
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Bee Line (Sirocco); MegaFon (Sirocco); Tacom LLC (Airalo); ZET (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Tajikistan
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
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Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Tajikistan?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 02 (from a mobile) ; Police: 102 (from a mobile) ; Medical emergencies: 104 ; Medical emergencies: 03 (from a mobile) ; Medical emergencies: 103 (from a mobile) ; Fire brigade: 01 (from a mobile) ; Fire brigade: 101 (from a mobile)
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Tajikistan?
British Embassy Dushanbe, 65 Mirzo Tursunzoda Street, Dushanbe, Dushanbe, 734002, Tajikistan. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Tajikistan?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 19/08/2026.
What is the travel advice for Tajikistan?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Tajikistan?
Currency: Somoni (TJS). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for TJS.
What is the time difference in Tajikistan?
Local time: UTC+05:00, +5 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Tajikistan?
Traffic drives on the right. Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Driving licence and permit requirements You are permitted to drive in Tajikistan with a valid UK driving licence for up to 30 days. In addition, you must carry the 1968 version of the International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your UK licence:”
Which mobile networks operate in Tajikistan?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Bee Line (Sirocco); MegaFon (Sirocco); Tacom LLC (Airalo); ZET (Sirocco).