| Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020 | ![]() |
max. cash to leave TJ with?Country forums / Central Asia / Tajikistan | ||
Hello, We plan to travel from Tajikistan through UZ and TM to Iran for two months. 1) Does anybody have a better advise than carry on this big amount of cash needed for the 2 months travel? Thanks a lot. | ||
Regarding (2), the rule is that you cannot carry out more foreign currency than you brought into the country, and you cannot carry out any Tajik currency. If you are carrying more than $5000 upon entry, you must declare the amount and get a certified form from the customs office at arrival to show when you exit. The customs officer should make a copy of this and keep it for the official records. Perhaps you should do this anyway, even if you have less than $5000, as a means of protection. However, TJ is a very corrupt country and the laws and interpretations of those laws can change without notice. I suggest you write to your nearest TJ embassy and get advice in writing. Also, make sure you get a 'tourist' visa to avid the need to register while in the country. If you get any other kind and don't register within three days, you may face extortion attempts. | 1 | |