Destination Guides
Tajikistan

 
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Currency

Tajik Somoni (TJS) = 100 diram. Notes are in denominations of TJS100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 50, 20, 5 and 1 diram.

 
Currency exchange

The preferred hard currency is the US Dollar, although other hard currencies are in theory also acceptable. All bills are normally settled in cash, and tourists must pay in hard currency for accommodation in hotels, although these are normally included in the price of organised tours. Owing to a shortage of change, a supply of small notes should be carried. International banking services are not available. All money should be changed at the official bureaux de change and the receipts should be kept. However, this law is not rigidly enforced.

 
Credit & debit cards

Not accepted.

 
Traveller's cheques

Limited acceptance.

 
Currency restrictions

The import of local and foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration on arrival. The export of local currency is prohibited except by Tajikistan residents and the export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival. All currency must be declared on arrival and a customs declaration form obtained.

 
Exchange rate indicators

Date At time of publishing
£1.00= TJS5.07
$1.00= TJS2.79

 
Banking hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1700.

 
 
uty Free
 

Reasonable quantities of goods for personal use may be imported into Tajikistan by persons of 18 years of age or older without incurring customs duty; however, certain items attract a 10 per cent import duty.

 
Note

A detailed customs declaration form must be filled in and retained by all travellers.