Tourist visit
Sightseeing, family visits, and other short leisure travel. A single-entry or multiple-entry visa can be requested.
Electronic visa for a short visit
The Tajikistan e-Visa is an official document that permits entry and travel in Tajikistan. It is issued for short stays only, up to 60 days, and for tourism and business. You can apply only while you are outside Tajikistan. It is an alternative to a visa issued by a Tajik mission or at a port of entry.
This website is a private application-assistance service. It is not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and it is not endorsed by the Government of Tajikistan.
On this page
What a Tajikistan e-Visa is
You complete one form per traveler, pay the consular fee by card, and receive the approved e-Visa by email, with a link to download it. Carry the same passport named on the visa. Keep a copy on your phone or on paper in case the border system is unavailable.
The visa covers a short visit for tourism or business. A separate single-entry permit is added when the trip includes the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO).
Who can apply
Eligibility depends on nationality. Some nationalities have extra requirements, which are shown after you choose your nationality and travel dates.
You can use this form when:
- You are outside Tajikistan when you apply.
- Your nationality is eligible for the e-Visa.
- The visit is for tourism or business, for up to 60 days.
- Each traveler, including a child, has their own passport.
A longer stay, employment, study, or another purpose needs a visa from a Tajik mission. The e-Visa does not by itself authorize employment.
Validity and stay
The e-Visa has a validity window for your first entry, and a separate limit on how long you may remain in Tajikistan.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Validity | The e-Visa is valid for 90 days. You must enter within that period. You may enter on any date inside the validity window. |
| Stay | The stay is not more than 60 days. Leave before the stay and the visa expire. |
| Earlier entry | Entry earlier than the date printed on the e-Visa needs a new application. |
| Entry type | A single-entry or multiple-entry visa can be requested for tourism or business. |
| GBAO permit | Single entry, and only for the date shown on the permit. It is required in addition to the e-Visa. |
Overstaying can lead to a fine, deportation, or a ban on future travel to Tajikistan. Check the dates printed on the approval before you travel.
What you need
Prepare these before you start. Details on the form must match the passport exactly.
Passport and uploads
- Passport validity — The passport should remain valid for at least six months after the visa you request, and for at least six months from the date you intend to enter.
- Blank pages — At least two blank pages.
- Passport scan — A clear copy of the biodata page, with the machine-readable zone fully visible.
- Portrait photo — A recent photo that meets the photo rules.
- Travel dates — Intended arrival and departure, and the border point you plan to use.
- Contact email — The address that will receive the download link.
- Card — Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
When extra papers are requested
Some nationalities are asked for more documents after the nationality and dates are chosen. A business visit may also need proof of the trip, such as tickets, accommodation, or an invitation. A GBAO permit is requested with the e-Visa when the route enters that region.
Tourism, business, and GBAO
The e-Visa is for tourism and business. A permit for the Pamirs is requested with it when you will enter Gorno-Badakhshan.
Business visit
Meetings and other short business travel. The e-Visa does not by itself authorize employment.
GBAO permit
Required in addition to the e-Visa for Gorno-Badakhshan, including Khorog, Darvoz, Vanj, Rushon, Ishkoshim, and Murghob. It is single entry.
Read the tourist visa and business visa pages before you choose a type.
When to apply
Apply about two weeks ahead, while you are still outside Tajikistan. Additional requirements can depend on nationality and travel dates, so a last-minute request leaves little time to correct a passport detail or add a document.
- Submit one application for each traveler.
- Use the passport you will carry to the border.
- Allow time for a GBAO permit if the route enters that region.
- Approved name, passport number, and dates stay fixed.
The procedure page sets out the same steps in order.
Fees
You pay a consular fee by card. A separate permit fee is added when you will enter GBAO. This website also charges an assistance fee. The total is shown before you pay, and it is charged per traveler.
What the payment covers
- Consular fee — For a single-entry or multiple-entry e-Visa.
- GBAO permit — Added only when that region is included.
- Assistance fee — For preparing the application on this site.
Tajik missions publish the consular fee as USD 30 for single entry, USD 50 for multiple entry, and USD 20 for the GBAO permit. Payments are not refunded for a denied, cancelled, or unused e-Visa, or for an unused GBAO permit.
How to apply
Have the passport, a portrait photo, and a card ready. Complete the form from outside Tajikistan.
1) Choose the visa
Select tourism or business, and your nationality. Use one form for each traveler, including each child.
2) Enter the trip
Give the intended arrival and departure dates and the border point. Add a GBAO permit when the route enters Gorno-Badakhshan.
3) Match the passport
Enter the name, date of birth, and passport number exactly as printed. Upload a clear biodata-page scan and a portrait photo.
4) Review and pay
Check every field against the passport, then pay by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. You receive a reference number for the application.
5) Collect the approval
After approval, the e-Visa is emailed with a link to download it. Carry that file, or a printed copy, with the same passport.
Application status
After you submit, you can check the application with the reference number.
- Open the status page.
- Enter the reference number and the passport number.
- Read the current status and any request for a correction.
Receiving the e-Visa
- The approval is sent to the email on the form, with a download link.
- Save a copy on your phone and print one to carry.
- The name and passport number on the file must match the passport you will present.
Check the spam folder if the message has not arrived. If it is still missing, use the reference number on the contact page.
After approval
Carry the same passport named on the e-Visa, and a digital or printed copy of the approval.
At the border
- The passport details must match the visa exactly.
- Enter on a date inside the validity period, and on or after the date printed on the visa.
- Carry the GBAO permit if you will enter that region, and use it on the date shown.
- Leave before the stay and the visa expire.
Border points
- E-Visa holders may enter through all border points.
- Dushanbe International Airport and Khujand International Airport accept the e-Visa.
- No e-Visa is required if you stay inside the international transit area.
Why an application fails
A refused or invalid application is not corrected in place. A new application is required, and the earlier fee is not returned.
- Passport validity shorter than the rule for the requested visa.
- Name, date of birth, or passport number that does not match the passport.
- A blurred scan, or a biodata page with the machine-readable zone cut off.
- Applying while already in Tajikistan.
- A stay or purpose outside tourism and business.
- Travel to GBAO without the extra permit.
- Entering before the date printed on the visa.
Read the approval as soon as it arrives. If it does not match the passport, do not travel on it.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers on the Tajikistan e-Visa. The full list is on the questions page.
What is a Tajikistan e-Visa?
It is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Tajikistan. It is for short tourism and business visits. You can apply only while you are outside Tajikistan. It is an alternative to a visa issued by a Tajik mission or at a port of entry.
How long can I stay on a Tajikistan e-Visa?
The e-Visa is valid for 90 days. You must enter within that period. The stay itself is not more than 60 days, and you must leave before the e-Visa expires.
Who can apply for a Tajikistan e-Visa?
Eligibility depends on nationality. You must be outside Tajikistan, hold a passport with enough remaining validity, and request the visa for tourism or business. Some nationalities have extra requirements, which are shown after you choose your nationality and travel dates.
What documents do I need?
You need a passport that stays valid for at least six months after the visa you request and for at least six months from your intended entry date, with at least two blank pages. The form also asks for a portrait photo, a scan of the passport biodata page, travel dates, an email address, and a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card.
Does each traveler need a separate e-Visa?
Yes. Each person, including a child, must have their own passport and their own e-Visa.
What is a GBAO permit?
GBAO is the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, also called the Pamirs. Travel there needs a separate single-entry permit in addition to the e-Visa. Enter that region on the date shown on the permit.
Can I change the dates or correct a mistake after approval?
Approved information cannot be changed. A different entry date needs a new application. If the visa does not match the passport, it is invalid. The applicant is responsible for mistakes, and the fee is not refunded.
Is the fee refunded if I am refused or I do not travel?
No. Payments are not refunded for a denied, cancelled, or unused e-Visa, or for an unused GBAO permit.
Where can I enter with a Tajikistan e-Visa?
Holders may enter the Republic of Tajikistan through all border points, including Dushanbe International Airport and Khujand International Airport. You do not need an e-Visa if you will not leave the international transit area.
When should I apply?
Apply about two weeks ahead, while you are still outside Tajikistan. Additional requirements can depend on nationality and travel dates.
This website is operated by E-Services, a private registered entity providing application assistance for Tajikistan e-Visa requests. It is not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, an embassy, or the government portal. The Government of Tajikistan does not endorse third-party assistance sites. Review the terms, privacy policy, and disclaimer before you apply.
Related pages
More on the Tajikistan e-Visa, the permit for the Pamirs, and the application.