Visa Information

Visa Information

The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan introduced a unilateral visa-exemption regime for citizens of 52 countries  (the list of 52 countries attached below) commencing 1st of January 2022.

The citizens of eligible countries are allowed to enter, stay and exit Tajikistan within 30 days, and an extension of staying of them to be carried out according to the legislation of Tajikistan.

Pursuant to the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan citizens of eligible countries are required to register themselves with relevant authorities of Tajikistan within 10 days from the date of arrival to Tajikistan.

The introduction of a unilateral visa exemption regime from January 1, 2022, applies to the citizens of the following countries:

1. Australia
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
4. State of Brunei Dorusalam
5. State of Kuwait
6. State of Qatar
7. New Zealand
8. United States of America
9. Iceland
10. Canada
11. Swiss Confederation
12. Malaysia
13. Hungary
14. Austrian Republic
15. Argentine Republic
16. Federal Republic of Germany
17. Dominican Republic
18. Republic of Indonesia
19. Italian Republic
20. Republic of Korea
21. Republic of Cuba
22. Republic of Latvia
23. Republic of Lithuania
24. Maldives
25. Republic of Poland
26. Portuguese Republic
27. Republic of Singapore
28. Republic of the Philippines
29. Finland
30. French Republic
31. Republic of Croatia
32. Czech Republic
33. Republic of Chile
34. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
35. Republic of Ecuador
36. Republic of Estonia
37. Hellenic Republic
38. Principality of Liechtenstein
39. Principality of Monaco
40. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
41. Kingdom of Bahrain
42. Kingdom of Belgium.
43. Kingdom of Denmark
44. Kingdom of Spain
45. Kingdom of the Netherlands
46. Kingdom of Norway
47. Kingdom of Thailand
48. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
49. Kingdom of Sweden
50. Jamaica
51. Japan

The list of countries eligible for the unilateral visa-free entry system has been expanded, and the visa application process for citizens of certain countries to the Republic of Tajikistan has been simplified

According to the Government Decree of the Republic of Tajikistan dated March 28, 2024, #190 “On amendments and additions to the Government Decree of the Republic of Tajikistan dated October 26, 2021, #464”, 25 new countries have been added to the list whose citizens can enter the Republic of Tajikistan under the unilateral visa-free regime for up to 30 days.

The list includes:

1. Principality of Andorra

2. Bahamas

3. Bosnia and Herzegovina

4. Federative Republic of Brazil

5. Republic of Bulgaria

6. Republic of Costa Rica

7. Republic of Cyprus

8. Ireland

9. Republic of Malta

10. Republic of the Marshall Islands

11. United Mexican States

12. Mongolia

13. Montenegro

14. Sultanate of Oman

15. Romania

16. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

17. Saint Lucia

18. Republic of San Marino

19. Republic of Serbia

20. Slovak Republic

21. Republic of Slovenia

22. Solomon Islands

23. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

24. Vatican

25. State of Palestine (only for diplomatic, service/special passports).

In accordance with a new Government decision, a list of 16 foreign countries has been approved whose citizens aged 55 and over can now utilize a unilateral visa-free regime for entry into the Republic of Tajikistan. This regime allows them to stay in and depart from the country without a visa for up to 14 days.

The list includes:

1. Republic of Albania

2. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

3. Barbados

4. Republic of Vanuatu

5. People's Republic of China

6. Commonwealth of Dominica

7. Republic of Fiji

8. Lao People's Democratic Republic

9. Lebanese Republic

10. Republic of Madagascar

11. Kingdom of Morocco

12. Republic of North Macedonia

13. Republic of Nicaragua

14. Republic of Panama

15. Tunisian Republic

16. Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

According to the Government Decree of the Republic of Tajikistan dated March 28, 2024, #188 “On amendments to the resolution dated January 25, 2017, #31”, 14 countries have been included in the list whose citizens can obtain visas to the Republic of Tajikistan through a simplified procedure.

The list includes:

1. Republic of the Marshall Islands

2. Solomon Islands

3. Republic of Vanuatu

4. Republic of Sudan

5. Republic of Madagascar

6. State of Palestine

7. Republic of Haiti

8. Republic of Uganda

9. Syrian Arab Republic (diplomatic visas category “D”, service visas category “X”, and business visas category “K”)

10. Republic of Iraq (diplomatic visas category “D”, service visas category “X”, and business visas category “K”)

11. Federal Republic of Nigeria (diplomatic visas category “D”, service visas category “X”, and business visas category “K”)

12. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (diplomatic visas category “D”, service visas category “X”, and business visas category “K”)

13. Republic of Rwanda (diplomatic visas category “D”, service visas category “X”, and business visas category “K”)

14. Republic of Congo (diplomatic visas category “D”, service visas category “X”, and business visas category “K”).

This measure will take effect from May 1, 2024.

It is important to note that citizens from the listed countries, entering the Republic of Tajikistan for periods longer than 14 or 30 days for purposes such as work, study, permanent residency, or other non-touristic reasons, must obtain the appropriate visa in advance.

Visa System with foreign countries

VISIT EVISA PORTAL AT www.evisa.tj 

What is an e-Visa?
The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at diplomatic/consular missions abroad and at the ports of entry, i.e. international airports. Applicants obtain their visas electronically after entering required information and making payments by a credit or debit card (Mastercard, Visa or American Express).

What do you need for your e-Visa application?
Fill in an application form, upload required documents and pay for your visa application online. The link to download your e-Visa will be given on the final step where you will be informed that your application has been completed successfully. In addition, the same link to download your e-Visa will be emailed to you.

How much is an e-Visa fee?
– Single entry is 30 USD
– Multiple entry is 50 USD
– The GBAO permit fee is 20 USD

Note: The validity of the e-visa duration is 90 days, however the tourists can stay at the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan not more than 60 days.

HOW TO APPLY

From January 1st, 2017 the Embassy has implemented a new electronic system of visa processing and issuance for foreign nationals and stateless persons. 

If you want to obtain a visa at the Embassy, please follow the steps below:

STEP 1
Submit the application form and upload the supporting documents here
*Provide a valid passport, which has at least two blank pages for a visa.
*Your passport must be valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the requested visa

STEP 2
When you receive the email, follow the instructions it contains carefully
On the day of your appointment at the Embassy, bring your appointment letter and application pack, along with your passport. 

You will be fingerprinted and your photo will be captured when you arrive for your interview at the Embassy, and then you will be given an acknowledgment for the submission of your passport.

*There are some applicants whose fingerprints are not required, including:
– Diplomats
– Children

STEP 3
After a decision has been made, your documents will be ready for collection. 
You will be prompted to pay a visa fee in accordance with the visa category you have chosen, upon collection of the passport. 
You have to collect your passport in person from the Embassy.

EXPRESS SERVICE:

For Express Service you will need to submit your application and supportive documents as written on STEP 1 and then contact the Embassy by email or by phone requiring express service to be provided.

The processing time usually takes 24 hours after your notification. The Embassy staff will inform you when to visit the Embassy for taking biometric data. The visa will be issued during your visit to the Embassy. The fee for Express Service is twice higher than for a normal one.

See below for information about the types and validities of the Tajik visa as well as supporting documents that applicants should provide in order to obtain a visa

IT IS NECESSARY TO KNOW THAT…

GBAO (Kuhistoni Badakhshon Autonomous Province of Tajikistan) is the frontier territory of Tajikistan and has special permission entry, which allows an applicant to visit Khorogh, Darvoz, Vanj, Rushon, Ishkoshim and Murghob districts.

It is required to submit a letter stating that the applicant is requesting a permit to enter the mentioned area.

The foreign nationals who are going to stay in Tajikistan for more than three months except for the visa categories: “diplomatic”, “official”, “investment” and “humanitarian” require a certificate from the medical institutions to prove that they are not infected with HIV/AIDS.

Under “family members” are understood:
– the spouse
– children
– children adopted by the foreign citizen

ATTENTION!

Please be informed that foreign citizens who have a standard visa and who are subject to a visa-free regime for entry, stay and exit from the Republic of Tajikistan are required to register with the internal affairs bodies of the Republic of Tajikistan within 10 (ten) working days, with the exception of citizens of countries that are exempt from registration for a certain period under the relevant agreements.

Registration of employees of diplomatic services is carried out at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan.

(Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan”)