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Tajikistan |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 26 November 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (removal of information on Swine Flu), Local Travel and Road Travel (removal of reference to the security situation and hazardous road conditions) and Entry Requirements (Visas) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
Tajikistan has a secular constitution. Most Tajik citizens are Muslims. Some, particularly in rural areas, may be conservative in outlook. Women travelling alone may not be accorded respect.
Homosexuality is not illegal under Tajik law but local attitudes are conservative, particularly outside the main cities, where certain strands of Muslim belief foster little tolerance for homosexuality. You should take care over public displays of affection.
Possession and use of drugs is illegal and, if found guilty, you could face a lengthy prison sentence in very basic conditions.
You should carry a copy of your passport and Tajik visa with you at all times, as there are frequent document inspections by the police.
Taking photos of anything that could be perceived as being of military or security interest may result in problems with the authorities.
For more general information for different types of travellers see our Your Trip page.
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Contacts
Tajikstan, Dushanbe, British Embassy
Address:
British Embassy
65 Mirzo Tursunzade Street
Dushanbe 734002, Tajikistan
Telephone:
(992 37)2 24 22 21/24 14 77/51 01 92/51 01 87
(992 37)2 24 22 21/24 14 77
(00) 870 762 856 221 (Satellite number)
Fax:
(00 992 37) 227 1726
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Fri: 0400-0800 / 0900-1200
Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0900-1300 / 1400-1700
Website: http://ukintajikistan.fco.gov.uk/en/
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