Moving to United Kingdom from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
338 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Tajikistan live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tajikistan to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
GB
2.4

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though United Kingdom leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
GB
31.7

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
GB
4.2t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
GB
3.8

United Kingdom generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in education spending.

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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe London
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Dushanbe London
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United Kingdom has 41.4 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 United Kingdom safe for expats?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though United Kingdom leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ GB
Population 9,119,347 67,791,400
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages Russian, Tajik English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999