Tajikistan: Authorities maintain COVID-19 measures nationwide as of May 12 /update 11

Tajikistan maintains COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of May 12; business and travel disruptions continue.

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Tajikistan continues to maintain measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19, as of May 12.

Travel Restrictions
All incoming travelers must, upon arrival, produce a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours; those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine more than one month before arrival are exempt. Travelers arriving by air from Turkey and Afghanistan must submit to an additional COVID-19 test upon arrival, and self-isolate for at least three days or until a negative result is returned. All passengers are subject to a temperature check on arrival. Individuals with high temperatures or who otherwise display signs of illness must submit to a second COVID-19 PCR test. Those who test positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate for 14 days or until a negative COVID-19 test is returned. Individuals may be placed in a state-run quarantine facility at the discretion of officials. Limited passenger flights are operating, including service with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Turkey, and Russia. Land borders with Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are closed, though some border crossings with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are open for freight vehicles.

Domestic Restrictions
Nonessential businesses, including shopping centers, markets, and restaurants, are operating subject to social distancing mandates. Some hotels are closed due to low demand. Facemasks are mandatory in public places, including in vehicles and on public transport. Private gatherings, including weddings, may have up to 100 people in attendance provided sanitary and anti-epidemic measures are maintained.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.