How Indian passport holders get a visa for Tajikistan: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online via evisa.tj
- Government fee: USD 30 (~₹2,500) single-entry tourist eVisa. USD 50 multiple-entry. Optional GBAO permit add-on for Pamir Highway / Murghab region.
- Processing time: 3–5 business days. Apply 7–30 days before entry (not earlier than 30 days).
- Maximum stay: Visa valid 90 days from issue; maximum stay 60 days per entry.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 78/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-style photo (white background)
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Email + card for online payment
- If Pamirs: tick the GBAO permit box during application
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Tajikistan e-Visa portal — evisa.tj. Entirely online. If visiting the Pamirs / GBAO region, request the GBAO permit during the same application (it's a free add-on). Tajikistan e-Visa (official, evisa.tj)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for an airside connection through Dushanbe (DYU).
Good to know
Only apply on evisa.tj — many lookalike sites charge inflated fees. The free GBAO add-on is essential for the iconic Pamir Highway road trip. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.evisa.tj/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Tajikistan?
eVisa — apply online via evisa.tj. Only apply on evisa.tj — many lookalike sites charge inflated fees. The free GBAO add-on is essential for the iconic Pamir Highway road trip. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Tajikistan visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-style photo (white background); Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel booking or invitation letter; Email + card for online payment; If Pamirs: tick the GBAO permit box during application
How long does a Tajikistan visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 3–5 business days. Apply 7–30 days before entry (not earlier than 30 days).. Government fee: USD 30 (~₹2,500) single-entry tourist eVisa. USD 50 multiple-entry. Optional GBAO permit add-on for Pamir Highway / Murghab region.. Maximum stay: Visa valid 90 days from issue; maximum stay 60 days per entry..
How do Indians apply for a Tajikistan visa?
Apply on the official Tajikistan e-Visa portal — evisa.tj. Entirely online. If visiting the Pamirs / GBAO region, request the GBAO permit during the same application (it's a free add-on). Official source: https://www.evisa.tj/