Tajikistan Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
86
Visa on arrival
9
eTA / e-Visa
7
Total streamlined
102
Visa required in advance
96

Tajikistan's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Tajikistan tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Tajikistan Visa-Free (86)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Tajikistan without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Visa on arrival

Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Tajikistan (9)

Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Tajikistan border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.

eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Tajikistan (7)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

Fees

Tajikistan Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Single-entry e-visa

    up to 45 days, single entryevisa.tj โ†—

    USD 30

  • Multiple-entry e-visa

    up to 45 days per entryevisa.tj โ†—

    USD 50

  • GBAO (Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region) permit add-on

    evisa.tj โ†—

    USD 20

  • Standard consular visa (embassy-issued), USA nationals

    up to 1 year (visa types K, KhS1, O1, O2)official sourcemfa.tj โ†—

    USD 160

  • Standard consular visa (embassy-issued), USA nationals - business/work type (M, TB)

    up to 1 yearofficial sourcemfa.tj โ†—

    USD 190

  • Visa on arrival (airport)

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    USD 35

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Transit

Tajikistan Transit Visa

Tajikistan publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

For travelers passing through Tajikistan en route to another country.

up to 3 days

Classified as category ะขะ  (TR). Issued for transit across Tajikistan to a destination country for up to 72 hours; road transit visas are granted for the shortest route (calculated at 24 hours per 400 km). Passengers transiting airside without crossing the border do not require a visa. Applied through the official MFA standard-visa system at visa.gov.tj prior to travel.

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FAQ

Tajikistan Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Tajikistan?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Tajikistan visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Tajikistan tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Tajikistan without a visa?

86 countries can visit Tajikistan without a visa in 2026, including: Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Tajikistan.

How do I apply for a Tajikistan tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Tajikistan, you typically need to apply at a Tajikistan embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Tajikistan without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Tajikistan varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Tajikistan Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Tajikistan visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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