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Visa requirements for Tajikistan

Who can enter Tajikistan, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 82 countries can enter Tajikistan without a visa in advance. All 82 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

82 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
92 e-visa
68 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

82 nationalities

Electronic visa

92 nationalities

Visa required in advance

68 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tajikistan

Tajikistan has 5 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal
Pamir National Park
Sarazm
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Uzbekistan Afghanistan Kyrgyzstan Turkmenistan Pakistan India

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Tajikistan?

It depends on your passport. 82 nationalities can enter Tajikistan without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What currency is used in Tajikistan?

Tajikistani somoni (TJS). 1 USD is approximately 9.23 TJS.

What side of the road does Tajikistan drive on?

Tajikistan drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Tajikistan have?

5: Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal, Pamir National Park, Sarazm, Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor, Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve.

What is the emergency number in Tajikistan?

112.

What time zone is Tajikistan in?

Dushanbe (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Dushanbe?

Dushanbe International Airport (DYU), about 6 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Tajikistan

Tajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Dushanbe, its capital, is its largest and most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million. Tajikistan borders Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east; it is narrowly separated from Pakistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Its total population exceeds 11 million.

CapitalDushanbe

RegionCentral Asia

Population10.8M

Area143,100 km²

CurrencyTajikistani somoni (1 USD ≈ 9.23 TJS)

LanguagesRussian, Tajik

Calling code+992

Drives on theright

TimezoneDushanbe (UTC+5)

Nearest airportDushanbe International Airport (DYU), 6 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,637 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1M (2018)

Travel guide

Tajikistan is a landlocked country on the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia. The nation's majority culture is non-Turkic, unlike its neighbors to the north and west and east. Tajikistan is the poorest of the former Soviet states, owing to its remote geography and a devastating civil war that wracked the country from 1992 until 1997. But travelers here will find a land of stunning beauty, replete with soaring mountains, quaint pamirs, turquoise alpine lakes, Silk Road cities and ruins, and a charming and hospitable people. For those looking to experience a true adventurer's dream in the Roof of the World without the throngs of tourists in Nepal and Pakistan, Tajikistan is the place to be.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal
Pamir National Park
Sarazm
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve

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