How Long Can I Stay in Tajikistan?
Complete guide for UK passport holders. Last verified 2026-02-04.
Maximum Stay
Visa required - e-visa valid for 60 days after approval
At a Glance
Duration
Visa required - e-visa valid for 60 days after approval
Visa Type
e-Visa or Visa on Arrival (pre-approved)
Entry Requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months after arrival
- At least 2 blank pages required
- Apply online for e-visa at evisa.tj or for pre-approved visa on arrival
- Letter of invitation (LoI) usually required for tourist visa - from Tajik-based sponsor with hotel bookings/tour arrangements
- Allow at least 2 weeks for processing
Important Things to Know
Arrival without valid visa may result in detention, fine, deportation - traveller pays for exit ticket
Do not overstay visa even briefly - can result in fine and inability to leave until exit visa obtained
Exit visas not available at airports - must arrive at border crossing in time if travelling overland
e-visa only valid for 60 days after approval date - plan travel accordingly
Register with OVIR if staying longer than 10 days (entering without e-visa)
Lack of registration can prevent departure and result in fines or detention
Gorno-Badakhshan region requires separate travel permit (in addition to visa)
Areas within 20km of Afghanistan border in Khatlon require separate permit
Bring up to 10,000 USD without declaration; over 10,000 USD must be declared
Export of foreign currency cannot exceed 3,000 USD without documentation
Exit declaration form available in Russian and English - keep entry form to prove money brought in
Can I Extend My Stay?
Apply for visa extension at Ministry of Foreign Affairs once in Tajikistan
Additional Information
Complex visa requirements with registration obligations. Additional permits required for certain regions. Do not overstay.
Official Sources
UK Government Foreign Travel Advice
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/entry-requirementsLast verified: 2026-02-04
Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling, as visa policies can change.
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