Skip to content
4 ways to enter

Tajikistan visas

Tajikistan visa on arrival

Eligible travellers can obtain a visa on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport. A separate route allows collection there after a successful online regular visa application.

Ways to get a Tajikistan visa on arrival

  1. Visa on arrival for 2 months

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Morocco qualify.

    Stay
    2 months.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  2. Visa on arrival after an online application for Yemen

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Yemen can use this route after a successful online visa application.

    Stay
    Up to 45 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Apply for a visa online.
    2. If successful, travel to Dushanbe International Airport and obtain the visa on arrival.
  3. Regular visa collected on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of any country may apply for a regular visa online and collect it on arrival if the application is successful.

    1. Submit a regular visa application online.
    2. If successful, obtain the visa on arrival at Dushanbe International Airport.

Who needs it

Travellers using this route must qualify for a listed visa-on-arrival arrangement or have a successful online regular visa application.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa for a stay within their exemption.

Good to know

  • Collect the visa at Dushanbe International Airport.
  • Citizens of Yemen must successfully apply online before travelling to obtain their visa on arrival.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Tajikistan?

Travellers using this route must qualify for a listed visa-on-arrival arrangement or have a successful online regular visa application. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa for a stay within their exemption.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Tajikistan?

There are 4 options: Visa on arrival for 2 months (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for 45 days (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival after an online application for Yemen (a visa at the border); Regular visa collected on arrival (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Tajikistan visa on arrival?

45 days for the listed nationalities other than Morocco; 2 months for citizens of Morocco.

What rules do I have to follow on a Tajikistan visa on arrival?

Collect the visa at Dushanbe International Airport.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Tajikistan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Tajikistan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Tajikistan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Tajikistan visa on arrival rules?

On Tajikistan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Tajikistan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

Reviewed by