Entry to Tajikistan
Visas, arrival and practical information for forum guests
Everything a forum guest needs to know before travelling to Dushanbe: visas, arrival and practical information about the country.
Visa regime
Visa-free
Citizens of most CIS countries enter Tajikistan without a visa. In addition, citizens of more than 50 countries may stay visa-free for up to 30 days.
E-visa
Citizens of other countries can apply online for an electronic visa on the official portal evisa.tj.
Organizing Committee support
The Organizing Committee assists forum partners and speakers with expedited visa processing. Please write to us in advance — contact the Organizing Committee.
Entry requirements depend on your citizenship. Before travelling, please check the current requirements on evisa.tj or with the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan. Travel to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region requires an additional permit.
Arriving in Dushanbe
Airport
Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) is located within the city.
Transfer
The Organizing Committee arranges airport transfers for foreign delegations.
Forum venue
Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, 26/1 Ismoili Somoni Ave. Directions.
Good to know
- Time zone
- UTC+5 — two hours ahead of Moscow.
- Currency
- Somoni (TJS). ATMs and exchange offices are available in the city; major hotels accept bank cards.
- Weather in December
- Cool: usually +5…+10 °C during the day, with possible frost at night.
- Electricity
- 220 V, 50 Hz, type C and F sockets (European).
- Language
- The state language is Tajik; Russian is widely used in business.
- Emergency services
- 101 — fire service, 102 — police, 103 — ambulance.
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