Indian citizens are not visa-exempt for Tajikistan. Ordinary Indian passport holders apply for an e-Visa for tourism or business while still outside the country. Approval often returns within a few business days.
Tajikistan e-Visa tips for Indian passport holders
- Confirm six months’ passport validity after the visa you request, plus two blank pages
- Upload a recent portrait and a separate biodata-page scan
- India applications typically also need proof of a flight or bus ticket, hotel or other accommodation, and a bank statement
- Popular routes connect through Dubai, Istanbul, Almaty or Tashkent into Dushanbe (DYU)
- Add a GBAO permit if you will visit Khorog or the Pamir Highway
Fees, processing and stay for travellers from India
Tajik missions publish USD 30 for a single-entry e-Visa and USD 50 for multiple entry. A GBAO permit is USD 20. Review often takes about three business days; apply about two weeks before travel. A standard stay is up to 60 days on a visa valid for 90 days.
For a deeper nationality guide, see our Tajikistan visa for India page. The Embassy of Tajikistan in India is in New Delhi (Vasant Vihar).
FAQs: Tajikistan Visa for Indian Citizens: Fees, Processing & Tips
Do Indians need a visa for Tajikistan?
Yes. Ordinary Indian passport holders are not visa-exempt. Apply for a tourist or business e-Visa while you are still outside Tajikistan.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival?
Visa on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport is only issued after a separate advance approval. Most Indian travellers use the online e-Visa instead.
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