Moving to Spain from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tajikistan to Spain — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Tajikistan to Spain, based on official data.

Moved in 2019
14 ↑ 17% vs 2018

people moved from Tajikistan to Spain · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Spain?

Top countries of origin for Spain's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tajikistan to Spain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
ES
3.5

Spain performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
ES
44.8

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
ES
4.5t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Spain leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
ES
43.2%

Spain performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
ES
$46,400

Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
ES
2.5

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Spain leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Madrid
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Dushanbe Madrid
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Required
Tajikistan passport holders need a visa to enter Spain.
Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Spain passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Spain?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Spain has 36.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Spain compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ ES
Population 9,119,347 47,163,418
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112