Tajikistan Passport/Visa

Passport valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the requested visa required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport and visa regulations for all the CIS states are liable to change at short notice. All travellers are advised to contact the nearest Tajikistan Embassy or Consulate for up-to-date details. Countries where Tajikistan has diplomatic representation currently include Austria, China (PR), Germany, Iran and Turkey.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. British nationals are no longer able to obtain Tajik visas on arrival at Dunshanbe Airport and must apply to an embassy in person.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

An invitation is no longer necessary to apply for a tourist visas. Special visas must be obtained by those wishing to visit the Gorno-Babakhshan region (the Pamir Mountains). Tourists can apply for a letter of invitation from the State National Travel Agency, 14 Pushkin Street, Dushanbe 734 095, Tajikistan (tel/fax: (372) 231 401). Some other areas, such as Nurek Hydroelectric Power Station or Lake Zorkul, also require special permission to visit.

(a) It is no longer necessary for tourists staying no longer than 30 days to register with the authorities within 72 hours of arrival. (b) An HIV test is required by all foreigners planning to stay longer than 90 days. Foreign tests may be acceptable.

Up to 14 days: (single £60, double £65, multiple £70). Up to 30 days: (single £80, double £90, multiple £100). Up to 60 days: (single £90, double £100, multiple £150). Up to 90 days: (single £150, double £160, multiple £200). Fees apply to UK embassy.

Dependent on purpose of trip.

Processing times vary.