Tajikistan entry rules for Egyptian travellers
If you are searching do Egyptians need a visa for Tajikistan, the answer is yes. Egypt sits on the eVisa list at every age. That is different from Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, which may enter without a visa for up to 14 days only at age 55 and over. Ordinary Egyptian passport holders apply online for tourism or business while still outside Tajikistan.
This page is only for travellers on an Egyptian passport. It covers the onward and return tickets plus hotel proof Egypt applicants upload, flights from Cairo International Airport, published fees, and the Embassy of Tajikistan in Cairo. A national ID card is not a substitute for the passport.
Quick answer: eVisa required for Egyptian visitors
For Egyptian passport holders, Tajikistan visa requirements are:
- Visa required? Yes. Egypt is not visa-exempt.
- eVisa needed? Yes for tourism or business visits arranged online.
- Stay limit: Up to 60 days. The visa is valid for 90 days.
- Egypt extras: Onward ticket, return ticket, and accommodation proof.
- GBAO/Pamirs: Separate GBAO permit for Khorog, Murghab, or the Pamir Highway. Not required for Dushanbe or the Fanns.
Work, study, or residence needs a visa from a Tajik mission, not this eVisa.
Egyptian passport checklist for Tajikistan
Copy the Latin-script names and passport number from the biodata page and the machine-readable zone. Do not mix Arabic spellings from a national ID with the passport transliteration.
- Validity: At least six months after the visa you request, and from the date you intend to enter
- Blank pages: At least two blank pages for stamps
- Biodata page: Colour scan of the full page, including the machine-readable zone
- Children: Each child needs their own Egyptian passport and their own eVisa
If the approved name or passport number does not match the booklet, the visa is invalid and a new application is required.
Extra documents for Egypt nationality applications
When you select Egypt, three extra files are required besides the portrait and biodata scan. Egyptian nationals must upload both an onward ticket and a return ticket — not one ticket in place of the other.
- Onward ticket: Air itinerary from Egypt toward Tajikistan, typically Cairo–Istanbul, Cairo–Dubai, or Cairo–Doha, then Dushanbe
- Return ticket: Proof you will leave Tajikistan before the 60-day stay ends
- Hotel or accommodation proof: A booking in Dushanbe, Khujand, or Khorog, or a host letter with a Tajik address
Each file: JPEG, PNG, or GIF under 3 MB. A PDF is not accepted for the portrait or the biodata scan. Carry printed copies of the eVisa, both tickets, and the hotel letter at the border.
Tajikistan eVisa options and fees for Egypt
Tourism and business use the same published amounts. Apply from Egypt. Approval arrives by email.
| Type | Published fee | Stay / validity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry eVisa | USD 30 | Stay up to 60 days; valid 90 days | Tourism or business; one entry |
| Multiple-entry eVisa | USD 50 | Stay up to 60 days per visit; valid 90 days | Useful for a split trip into Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan |
| GBAO permit | USD 20 | Single entry on the printed date | Add only for the Pamirs |
- Processing: About three business days after payment; apply about two weeks before departure from Cairo
- Payment: Visa, Mastercard, or American Express in US dollars. Some Egyptian-issued cards decline international charges — use a card that can complete a USD payment
- Extension: A tourist eVisa cannot be extended past 60 days, and it does not cover employment
The full table is on the fees page. A refund is issued when the application is officially declined. An unused eVisa is not refunded.
Flights from Egypt and where you enter
Egypt does not share a land border with Tajikistan. Egyptian travellers fly, usually from Cairo International Airport (CAI), connecting in Istanbul, Dubai, or Doha, then land at Dushanbe International Airport (DYU). Khujand (LBD) suits northern itineraries. Alexandria, Luxor, and Sharm El Sheikh passengers typically connect through Cairo first.
Enter inside the 90-day visa validity with the same Egyptian passport named on the eVisa. See border points.
GBAO permit for the Pamirs
If the itinerary from Dushanbe continues into Gorno-Badakhshan, add a GBAO permit (USD 20, single entry) on the same eVisa form. Enter that region on the date printed on the permit. Needed for Khorog, Murghab, the Wakhan, and the Pamir Highway. Not needed for Dushanbe, Khujand, Penjikent, or the Fann Mountains. Maps: GBAO zone guide.
Embassy of Tajikistan in Cairo
If you need a visa category the eVisa does not cover, contact the Tajik mission in Egypt.
Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan — Cairo
The embassy is listed in Cairo. Confirm the current chancery address and hours before you visit. Directory: embassies. Visa on arrival is not a walk-up stamp; see visa on arrival.
How Egyptian citizens apply for a Tajikistan eVisa
- Open the application and select Egypt as nationality.
- Copy Latin-script names and numbers from the Egyptian passport biodata page exactly as printed.
- Choose tourism or business, enter dates, and add a GBAO permit only for the Pamirs.
- Upload the passport scan, portrait, onward ticket, return ticket, and hotel proof.
- Pay the fee shown before payment. Save the reference number.
- Download and print the eVisa PDF. Carry the same passport named on it.
The form takes about 15–20 minutes when the Egypt files are ready. Track a file on the status page. Print the approval before you leave Cairo.
FAQ — Tajikistan visa for Egypt
Tajikistan visa questions for Egyptian citizens, passport holders, and nationals.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Tajikistan?
Yes. Ordinary Egyptian passport holders are not visa-exempt at any age. Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria appear on a 14-day list only for travellers aged 55 and over. Egypt is on the eVisa list. Apply online from Cairo, Alexandria, or elsewhere outside Tajikistan.
What extra documents do Egyptian applicants need for a Tajikistan eVisa?
Besides a passport biodata scan and a portrait, Egypt nationality applications need an onward ticket, a return ticket, and hotel or accommodation proof. These uploads appear after you select Egypt. A national ID card is not accepted in place of a passport.
How long can Egyptian nationals stay in Tajikistan on an eVisa?
Up to 60 days. The visa is valid for 90 days, and you must enter in that window. The tourist eVisa cannot be extended past 60 days.
How much is the Tajikistan eVisa for Egypt passport holders?
USD 30 for a single-entry eVisa, USD 50 for multiple entry, and USD 20 for a GBAO permit. Tourism and business use the same amounts. The total is shown before you pay.
Do Egyptian citizens need a GBAO permit for Dushanbe?
No. Dushanbe, Khujand, Penjikent, and the Fann Mountains sit outside Gorno-Badakhshan. Add the permit only if the itinerary enters Khorog, Murghab, the Wakhan, or the Pamir Highway.
How long does Tajikistan eVisa processing take for Egyptian citizens?
About three business days after payment. Apply about two weeks before you leave Cairo International Airport so there is time to replace a missing ticket or hotel letter.
Can Egyptian citizens get a Tajikistan visa on arrival?
Visa on arrival at Dushanbe airport needs a separate advance approval. Arriving without approval can mean refusal. Most Egyptian travellers use the online eVisa.
Where is the Embassy of Tajikistan in Egypt?
The Embassy of Tajikistan is listed in Cairo. Confirm the current chancery address and hours before you visit if you need a mission visa instead of the eVisa.
