What's blocked in Tajikistan
Independent news is blocked and the Gorno-Badakhshan region has faced long internet shutdowns.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Tajikistan right now.
Not offered in Tajikistan
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Tajikistan
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Tajikistan are reporting this week.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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NordVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
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Private Internet Access
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CyberGhost
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What's going on
Tajikistan routinely blocks opposition and independent news sites and has cut internet in the GBAO region for months at a time. Major apps usually work in Dushanbe.
Before you connect: Be careful what you access; content laws are enforced.
Is a VPN legal in Tajikistan?
Legal with restrictions
Accessing 'extremist' content via VPN has led to prosecutions.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Tajikistan?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Tajikistan right now. Independent news is blocked and the Gorno-Badakhshan region has faced long internet shutdowns.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Tajikistan?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Tajikistan. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Tajikistan?
Legal with restrictions. Accessing 'extremist' content via VPN has led to prosecutions.
Which VPN works in Tajikistan?
Our picks for Tajikistan are ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Tajikistan?
No. A VPN can get around blocks on specific apps and sites, but during a full shutdown there is no connection to the outside world for the VPN to use.
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