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Passport and visa regulations for all the CIS states are liable to change at short notice. All travellers are advised to contact the nearest Tajikistan Embassy or Consulate for up-to-date details. Countries where Tajikistan has diplomatic representation currently include Austria, China (PR), Germany, Iran and Turkey.

Passport valid for at least six months after date of departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

An invitation, either official or private, may be necessary for visits to Tajikistan by some nationals; and some nationals can obtain a visa upon arrival; check with nearest embassy (see Contact Addresses). The length of stay should be specified on the invitation, which must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tajikistan. A visa can then be issued by the nearest Tajikistan Embassy. Special visas must also be obtained by those wishing to visit the Gorno-Babakhshan region (the Pamir Mountains). Tourists can apply for a letter of invitation from the State National Travel Agency, 14 Pushkin Street, Dushanbe 734 095, Tajikistan (tel/fax: (372) 231 401).

(a) All visitors are required to register with the authorities within 72 hours of arrival. Hotels will usually arrange this; however, independent travellers will need to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the local OVIR office themselves. (b) An HIV test is required by all foreigners planning to stay longer than 90 days. Foreign tests may be acceptable.

Standard: Eur;35 for seven days; Eur;45 for 15 days; Eur;50 for 30 days; Eur;70 for 90 days. Express visas (processed in three days) cost double the given fee. Note: These costs apply to the embassy in Germany.

Dependent on purpose of trip.

Seven to 10 (for standard visas). Express visas are issued in two to three days.

1/2 Dekhoti Street, Dushanbe City, 734055, Tajikistan
Tel: (37) 234 5392.
Website: www.tourism.tj

Otto-Suhr-Allee 84, 10585 Berlin, Germany
Tel: (30) 347 9300.
Website: www.embassy-tajikistan.de

1005 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Tel: (202) 223 6090.
Website: www.tjus.org

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Standards of health care are low. As the domestic health service is plagued by shortages of medicines and drugs, travellers are advised to take antibiotics and any prescription medicines, contact lens solutions and a first-aid kit containing basic medicines and water treatment tablets. Although fees for health services are low, health insurance is recommended.

Below are Public Holidays listed for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
21-24 Mar Navrus (Persian New Year).
1 May International Labour Day.
9 May Victory Day.
27 Jun National Unity Day.
9 Sep Independence Day.
13 Oct Eid-i-Ramazon (End of Ramadan).
6 Nov Constitution Day.
20 Dec Eid-i-Kurbon (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
21-24 Mar Navrus (Persian New Year).
1 May International Labour Day.
9 May Victory Day.
27 Jun National Unity Day.
9 Sep Independence Day.
2 Oct Eid-i-Ramazon (End of Ramadan).
6 Nov Constitution Day.
9 Dec Eid-i-Kurbon (Feast of the Sacrifice).