Visitors to Tajikistan must obtain a visa from one of the Tajikistan diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
Tajikistan's visa and other migration policies are also implemented in accordance with the mobility rights arrangements within the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Ordinary passports Citizens of the following countries may enter Tajikistan without a visa for the following period:
Unlimited period
90 days
90 days within any 180 days
30 days All European Union member states 1
1 - Must travel on a direct flight between Dushanbe and Tehran to qualify for visa exemption.
Date of visa changesCitizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine have never required a visa to enter Tajikistan. 19 March 2018: Uzbekistan (resumed) 1 January 2022: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cuba, Czechia, Denmark, Dominicana, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America 1 May 2024: Andorra, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Oman, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Vatican City 10 August 2024: Iran 17 July 2025: Dominica
Cancelled: 10 June 1999: Turkmenistan 11 September 2000: Uzbekistan (was resumed in 2018) 20 April 2024: Turkey
In addition, citizens of China holding a passport endorsed "for public affairs" may enter Tajikistan without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Visa exemption for elderly visitors Citizens of the following countries who are aged 55 and over may enter Tajikistan without a visa for a maximum stay of 14 days:
Non-ordinary passports Holders of diplomatic passports of Afghanistan, Jordan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of Brunei, China, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Morocco, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey may enter Tajikistan without a visa.
Future changes Tajikistan has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:
Country Passports Agreement signed on All September 2026 Tajikistan Signs Agreements with Venezuela, Serbia, and Morocco on Mutual Abolition of Visas for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports Diplomatic, service September 2022
Visa on arrival Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport for the following period:
2 months
45 days
Electronic visa (e-Visa) Tajikistan launched an e-Visa on 1 June 2016.
The e-Visa may be used at any border crossing, and is granted for tourism and business. Along with an e-Visa, visitors can choose to purchase a permit to visit the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region for US$20 through the same e-Visa application.
Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a single or multiple entry e-Visa for $30 or $50 respectively for a maximum stay of 60 days within 90 days:
All European Union member states
Stateless persons who were citizens of Tajikistan may also obtain an e-Visa.
Online visa application
Citizens of any country may apply for a regular visa online. If the visa application is successful, the visa may be obtained either from the Tajikistan embassy or consulate or on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport.
Citizens of Yemen may apply for a visa online, which will allow them to travel to Dushanbe International Airport and obtain a visa on arrival which is valid for a maximum stay of 45 days.
Gorno-Badakhshan A special permit is required to visit the regions within the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province. OVIR permit required (15+5 Tajikistani Somoni) and another special permit (free of charge) is required for Lake Sarez.
Admission restrictions Tajikistan does not recognize the passports of Abkhazia, Kosovo, Northern Cyprus, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia and Transnistria.
Visitor statistics Year Visitors 1992—1996 No data 1997 2,100 1998 3,200 1999 3,500 2000 7,700 2001 5,200 2002—2007 No data 2008 325,000 2009 207,000 2010 160,000 2011 183,000 2012 244,000 2013 208,000 2014 213,700 2015 463,700 2016 325,000 2017 430,900 2018 More 1,155,000 2019 More 1,320,000 2020 More 410,000 2021 More 517,000
Most visitors arriving in Tajikistan were from the following countries of nationality: Country 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 305,411 271,118 853,634 733,153 254,481 219,255 158,928 136,319 54,971 212,062 157,910 60,788 45,922 116,277 68,788 15,112 6,122 22,856 8,827 14,300 9,687 20,930 13,933 4,006 3,187 20,200 8,059 3,466 2,750 6,607 4,075 3,221 2,456 6,631 3,418 2,588 871 2,459 1,979 2,576 533 2,551 No data 3,808 1,038 1,967 No data 3,427 1,613 1,448 No data 1,561 715 1,440 No data 3,987 2,256 1,309 1,266 No data 2,015 1,252 1,220 No data 1,814 565 1,088 No data 2,533 1,440 1,044 No data 1,899 644 831 No data 1,470 768 385 266 219 No data 1,562 1,010 201 135 2,341 1,257 Other countries More 44,000
See also Visa requirements for Tajik citizens
References
External links
Tajikistan E-visa application