Message to U.S. Citizens: Special Flight Leaving Dushanbe on April 12 to the United States (April 9, 2020)
Event: The Department of State has arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing on or about April 12 from Dushanbe International Airport.
The anticipated routing is Bishkek-Dushanbe-Kabul-Dubai-Bujumbura-Bangui-Washington Dulles International Airport. The exact departure time and routing are subject to change.
All passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. Government for the flight, and a promissory note for approximately $1,657 for adults and $1,303 for children must be signed before boarding. No cash or credit card payments will be accepted. You will be responsible for any arrangements or costs (lodging, onward destination or local transportation, etc.) beyond your initial destination in the United States. No pets are allowed.
We do not yet have details as to the arrival time in the United States. Passengers may need to prepare for an overnight in Dulles if we are not able to determine the arrival time before departing Tajikistan. Details about allowable checked and hand-carry luggage will be provided once known.
There are limited seats available. If you would like to leave Tajikistan on this flight, please sign up as soon as possible to be added to a waitlist.
Register for Chartered Flight to United States – April 12
Please do not call to confirm receipt of your information. We will contact you if you are confirmed for a seat on this flight and will provide further instructions at that time.
This charter flight is separate from the Somon Air flight planned for Frankfurt. If interested in this flight, please contact Somon Air to be added to the waitlist. Additional information about that flight will be provided in a separate message as details are finalized. The U.S. Embassy is not aware of any additional flight options. U.S. citizens who remain in Tajikistan should prepare to shelter in place until normal commercial flight routes are re-established.
Unless you receive an email confirming your flight and future steps, please do not come to the airport. Only those with email confirmations will be permitted to fly.
Actions to Take:
- Register for chartered flight or contact Somon Air if interested in leaving Tajikistan. Confirm Tajik visa is valid prior to traveling. Contact the Tajik Main Consular Department at 227-6363 or 227-3838 to resolve visa issues.
- Prepare to shelter-in-place for an extended period of time if remaining in Tajikistan.
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
109 A Ismoili Somoni Ave.
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
+992 (37) 229 20 00
+992 (37) 229 20 50, 236 04 30
- State Department – Bureau of Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada)
+1-202-501-4444 (from other countries)
- Tajikistan Country Specific Information
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Registration Form – Landing Page
Register for a Chartered Flight to United States – April 12
This chartered flight is available for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents.
*NOTE* If you have already completed this form or contacted the U.S. Embassy about repatriation to the United States, you DO NOT need to complete this form again.
The anticipated routing is Bishkek-Dushanbe-Kabul-Dubai-Bujumbura-Bangui-Washington Dulles International Airport. The exact departure time and routing are subject to change. Available seats are limited.
All passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. Government for the flight, and a promissory note for approximately $1,657 for adults and $1,303 for children must be signed before boarding. No cash or credit card payments will be accepted. You will be responsible for any arrangements or costs (lodging, onward destination or local transportation, etc.) beyond your initial destination in the United States. No pets are allowed.
Register for each traveler separately. Please do not call to confirm receipt of your information. We will contact you if you are confirmed for a seat on this flight and will provide further instructions at that time.
SUBJECT: URGENT – Available Chartered Flight to the United States o/a April 12
Dear U.S. citizen:
You previously reached out to the U.S. Embassy requesting information about possible flights to the United States.
We are currently aware of two flight options.
Option 1: A planned commercial flight with Somon Air to Frankfurt, open to all nationalities, requiring travelers to arrange for onward flights to their final destinations separately. This flight is still in the planning phase, but we have heard that the flight may depart from Dushanbe International Airport the week of April 17. This is a commercial flight and ticketing will be handled by Somon Air.
Option 2: A charted flight, arranged by the Department of State, for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents. This flight is tentatively scheduled to depart April 12 from Dushanbe International Airport.
The anticipated routing is Bishkek-Dushanbe-Kabul-Dubai-Bujumbura-Bangui-Washington Dulles International Airport. The exact departure time and routing are subject to change.
All passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. Government for the chartered flight, and a promissory note for approximately $1,657 for adults and $1,303 for children must be signed before boarding. No cash or credit card payments will be accepted. You will be responsible for any arrangements or costs (lodging, onward destination or local transportation, etc.) beyond your initial destination in the United States. No pets are allowed.
There are limited seats available for the chartered flight. If you would like to sign up for this flight, please email us by 12 NOON today so we can add you to the waitlist. We will contact you if you are confirmed for a seat on this flight and we will provide further instructions at that time.
Best regards,
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
Thank you for contacting our office. Your name has been added to the waitlist for a chartered flight tentatively scheduled for April 12.
As mentioned in an earlier email, the anticipated routing is Bishkek-Dushanbe-Kabul-Dubai-Bujumbura-Bangui-Washington Dulles International Airport. The exact departure time and routing are subject to change.
All passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. Government for the chartered flight, and a promissory note for approximately $1,657 for adults and $1,303 for children must be signed before boarding. No cash or credit card payments will be accepted. You will be responsible for any arrangements or costs (lodging, onward destination or local transportation, etc.) beyond your initial destination in the United States. No pets are allowed.
We do not yet have details as to the arrival time in the United States. Passengers may need to prepare for an overnight in Dulles if we are not able to determine the arrival time before departing Tajikistan. Details about allowable checked and hand-carry luggage will be provided once known.
As we work to finalize details of the flight, please complete the attached promissory note, one for each adult traveler, so we have it on file. Please be careful to fill it out accurately and completely. You will not be able to board the plane if it is not completed properly. Instructions on how to repay the loan will be provided at a later date.
Once we have a confirmed seat for you, we will contact you with further details.
Thank you for your patience as we work to prepare for this flight.
Best regards,
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
