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title: "Tajikistan for digital nomads: Dushanbe and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/tajikistan
description: "Tajikistan for remote workers: Dushanbe scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (38/100). Tajikistan has no digital-nomad visa.…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Tajikistan for digital nomads: Dushanbe and the numbers behind it (2026)

Dushanbe is the only city in Tajikistan in the dataset and scores 38/100 under balanced weights. Tajikistan has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Tajikistan, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Dushanbe | 38 | — | 1.4 | Pamir Highway access; Very low costs | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/dushanbe |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.89 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2020 |
| Political stability | 60th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 72/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 71.8 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.691 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 30 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 30 days visa-free |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Tajikistan yet.

## FAQ

### Is Tajikistan good for digital nomads?

Dushanbe scores 38/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 980 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: safety and healthcare; weakest: air quality.

### What is the cheapest city in Tajikistan for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Tajikistan yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Tajikistan have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Tajikistan without a visa?

US passport: 30 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 30 days visa-free. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Tajikistan has the fastest internet?

Dushanbe, with a measured median download of 1.4 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Tajikistan?

Tajikistan records 0.89 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2020) and sits at the 60th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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