South AfricaTajikistan: e-Visa

South AfricaTajikistan

Do South Africa passport holders need a visa for Tajikistan?

e-Visa

Yes. South Africa passport holders need a visa for Tajikistan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.tj (checked July 19, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,308 km, straight line (~10h 16m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Tajikistan82 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Tajikistan passport holders visiting South Africa: Visa required.

Tajikistan drives on the right, the opposite side to South Africa. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Tajikistan

South Africa passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for South Africa passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do South Africa passport holders need a visa for Tajikistan?

Yes. South Africa passport holders need a visa for Tajikistan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Tajikistan from South Africa?

About 8,308 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 16m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Tajikistan?

Tajikistani somoni (TJS).

What is the emergency number in Tajikistan?

112.

Does Tajikistan drive on the same side of the road as South Africa?

Tajikistan drives on the right, the opposite side to South Africa. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Tajikistan in?

Dushanbe (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Dushanbe?

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

How many countries can enter Tajikistan without a visa?

82 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Tajikistan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can South Africa passport holders visit without a visa instead of Tajikistan?

Iran, Oman, Nepal, Georgia, Qatar.

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 South Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. The country consists of nine provinces, and is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. South Africa also encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres, the country has a population of over 63 million people, making it the sixth-most populated country in Africa, and 24th-most in the world.

CapitalPretoria

RegionSouthern Africa

Population64.7M

Area1,221,037 km²

CurrencySouth African rand (1 USD ≈ 16.43 ZAR)

LanguagesAfrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

Calling code+27

Drives on theleft

TimezoneJohannesburg (UTC+2)

Nearest airportLanseria International Airport (HLA), 34 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,598 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Climate in Pretoria

Warmest January, coolest June, driest May, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, March, September.

Monthly climate normals for Pretoria, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.3°C	16.6°C	75mm	360h
February	27.4°C	16°C	89mm	331h
March	26°C	14.3°C	37mm	321h
April	22.2°C	12°C	111mm	267h
May	21.5°C	8.4°C	0mm	318h
June	18.1°C	4.7°C	4mm	294h
July	19.2°C	4.9°C	0mm	321h
August	21.9°C	7°C	3mm	323h
September	26°C	10.6°C	11mm	332h
October	27°C	14.3°C	78mm	316h
November	26.8°C	15.3°C	142mm	322h
December	26.6°C	16.5°C	107mm	332h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

South Africa is rich in culture, fauna, flora and history. Africa's southernmost country is a large country with widely varying landscapes, 12 official languages, and an equally diverse population and is often known as the "Rainbow Nation".

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cape Floristic Kingdom
Cradle of Humankind
Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites
Khomani Cultural Landscape
Makhonjwa Mountains
Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
Richtersveld
Robben Island
The Emergence of Modern Humans: The Pleistocene occupation sites of South Africa

Upcoming public holidays

November 4, 2026Election Day

December 16, 2026Day of Reconciliation

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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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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