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🇹🇯Tajikistan Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

Asia· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Tajikistan?

It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 95 enter Tajikistan visa-free, 101 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 1 must apply at a consulate before travelling.

Visa-free

95

nationalities

Visa on arrival

3

nationalities

E-visa

98

nationalities

Consular visa

1

nationalities

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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.

Tajikistan tourist e-visa

Tajikistan publishes an online tourist visa. Eligibility depends on your nationality, check your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

  • Tajikistan eVisa

    30-50 USDStay: 60 daysProcessing: 5-7 business days

Data updated on · Official source

Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (khovar.tj), read on .

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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal

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Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.

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Tajikistan visa requirements by nationality

The entry regime Tajikistan applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.

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Tajikistan visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Tajikistan publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Tajikistan visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayOfficial feeProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stayPortal
Tajikistan eVisaShort stay60 days30-50 USD5-7 business daysPortal
Business visaBusiness90 days40-260 USD15 business daysMultiplePortal
Work visaWork1 year (renewable)50-110 USD30 business daysMultiplePortal
Student visaStudyDuration of programme100 USD20 business daysMultiplePortal

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Information

Capital

Dushanbe

Population

10,530,000

Currency

Tajikistani somoni (TJS ЅM)

Languages

Tajik, Russian

Continent

Asia

Calling code

+992

Timezone

Asia/Dushanbe

Area

143,100 km²

Government

Presidential republic

National day

September 9 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.tj

About

Tajikistan is a mountainous country in Central Asia, bordered by Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China. It is known for its stunning landscapes like the Pamir Mountains and its rich history along the Silk Road. The capital is Dushanbe.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Moderate to high risk depending on areas, monitor travel advisories.

Risk areas

Afghan border - Terrorism and crimeGorno-Badakhshan - Instability and protestsRasht Valley - Persistent security risks

Crime(Medium)

  • Avoid carrying valuables
  • Do not travel alone at night

Terrorism(High)

  • High risk near borders, follow official alerts

Transport

  • Use reliable vehicles, avoid at night

Natural risks(Landslides, earthquakes, mountain floods)

  • Check weather conditions, avoid risky areas

Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)

  • Recommended vaccines: hepatitis, typhoid, rabies
  • Mandatory repatriation insurance

Practical tips

  • Register with the consulate, keep copies of documents
  • Avoid taking photos of military sites
  • Local currency in cash only outside the capital

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$280 – $450
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$380 – $650
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$250 – $420
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$800 – $1,400
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$500 – $850

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.50
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$28
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$5.50
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$3
Cappuccino$3
Bottled water (1.5 L)$0.55
Bread (500 g)$0.50
Milk (1 L)$1.25
Eggs (12)$2.10
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$4.70
Apples (1 kg)$1.30
Bananas (1 kg)$2.30

Transport

Public transport, one way$0.21
Taxi, starting fare$1.20
Taxi, per km$0.37
Petrol (1 L)$1.20

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$35
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$10
Cinema ticket$3.50
Theatre ticket$8

Health

GP consultation$15
Dentist consultation$15
Antibiotics (one pack)$3
Cold medicine (6 days)$4

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$50
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$12
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$50
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$60
Nike sports shoes$85
International primary school (monthly)$1,600

Indicative prices in USD in Dushanbe · estimated in October 2026

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police102
Ambulance103
Fire department101

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

Not customary, 5-10% optional

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Tajikistan?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Tajikistan across 197 nationalities: 95 visa-free, 3 with a visa on arrival, 98 with an e-visa, 1 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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How much does a Tajikistan visa cost?▾

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 30 USD (Tajikistan eVisa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.

Is it dangerous to travel to Tajikistan?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Moderate to high risk depending on areas, monitor travel advisories.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Tajikistan?▾

The official currency is Tajikistani somoni (TJS ЅM). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Tajikistan?▾

The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe. The main spoken languages are: Tajik, Russian.

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