Dushanbe - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
No, the county does not recognize LGBT people. However, I have not noticed any particular violence or negative public opinion surrounding this topic. - Dec 2025
No, Tajikistan does not formally recognize same sex partnerships (even among diplomats) and it's my understanding, can be pretty hostile about it. - Aug 2021
I would say no. The host nation does not support visas for same sex spouses, which has caused a few issues in the past years. Similarly the culture is not overly tolerant of same sex relationships. - Apr 2021
From what I understand, most people in Tajikistan are not accepting of the LGBT community. - Jun 2020
No although you probably won't be bothered if you are a diplomat. - Dec 2015
No. I had some very close gay European friends and they were fine but they kept a low profile. Aside from the Hyatt, there really weren't any places where they could be "open" in public. - Jun 2014
It's not a good country to be openly gay, but we had friends who were and they loved their time there. - Mar 2014
No. It's best to keep a low profile. - Oct 2013
I haven't heard. - Jan 2012
In the expat community, probably okay, but very limited. In the local community, no. - Jun 2009
I don't know about covertly, but overtly, I don't think it's accepted. - Jul 2008
