How to apply
From January 1st, 2017 the Embassy has implemented a new electronic system of visa processing and issuance for foreign nationals and stateless persons.
If you want to obtain a visa at the Embassy, please follow the steps below:
STEP 1
Submit the application form and upload the supporting documents here
*Provide a valid passport, which has at least two blank pages for a visa.
*Your passport must be valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the requested visa
STEP 2
When you receive the email, follow the instructions it contains carefully
On the day of your appointment at the Embassy, bring your appointment letter and application pack, along with your passport.
You will be fingerprinted and your photo will be captured when you arrive for your interview at the Embassy, and then you will be given an acknowledgment for the submission of your passport.
*There are some applicants whose fingerprints are not required, including:
1) Diplomats
2) Children
STEP 3
After a decision has been made, your documents will be ready for collection.
You will be prompted to pay a visa fee in accordance with the visa category you have chosen, upon collection of the passport.
You have to collect your passport in person from the Embassy.
EXPRESS SERVICE:
For Express Service you will need to submit your application and supportive documents as written on STEP 1 and then contact the Embassy by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone 0203 609 8788 requiring express service to be provided.
The processing time usually takes 24 hours after your notification. The Embassy staff will inform you when to visit the Embassy for taking biometric data. The visa will be issued during your visit to the Embassy. The fee for Express Service is twice higher than for a normal one.
See below information about types and validities of the Tajik visa as well as supporting documents that applicants should provide in order to obtain a visa
IT IS NECESSARY TO KNOW THAT…
GBAO (Kuhistoni Badakhshon Autonomous Province of Tajikistan) is the frontier territory of Tajikistan and has special permission entry, which allows an applicant to visit Khorogh, Darvoz, Vanj, Rushon, Ishkoshim and Murghob districts.
It is required to submit a letter stating that the applicant is requesting a permit to enter the mentioned area.
The foreign nationals who are going to stay in Tajikistan for more than three months except for the visa categories: “diplomatic”, “official”, “investment” and “humanitarian” require a certificate from the medical institutions to prove that they are not infected with HIV/AIDS.
… under “family members” are understood:
- the spouse
- Children
- Children adopted by foreign citizen
Choose your visa
Diplomatic visa (Д)
Supporting documents: TheVerbal note of the foreign affairs representation, diplomatic representatives, consular establishments of the foreign states and the international organizations.Business official visa (Х)
Supporting documents: the verbal note of foreign affairs representation, diplomatic representatives, consular establishments of the foreign States and the international organizations.
Validity of visa: for the requested dates, but no more than 1 yearInvestment visa (С)
Supporting documents: a covering letter from the company/firmand the letter from the State Committee for Investment and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Validity of visa: no more than 2 years.Business visa (К)
In order to obtain a business visa with more than 1 month validity, please
Once you have received your visa support letter / confirmation of invitation, you should submit your application to the Embassy.Work visa (М)
Supporting documents: the petition of the inviting organization or the citizen of Tajikistan requesting the issuance of a visa and signed labour or civil contract.
Validity of visa: for the duration of no more than three months. These types of visas will be extended on the basis of the work permit, given out by the Migratory service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan. Tourist visa (Т)
Supporting documents: reservation for the hotel/place of stay, the LOI of the tourist organizations which are licensed to do tourist activities in Tajikistan (optional), travel itinerary for individual tourists
Validity of visa: for the duration not exceeding 45 days.
Important: The foreign citizens who are entering into the country with the tourist visas should leave the country before the expiration date of their visas. These types of visas are not subject to extension or replacement by the other category of visas.Educational academic visas (О-1)
These type of visa can be issued only by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan.Educational visa (О-2)
Supporting documents: the petition of educational and scientific institutions, the application of an entrant for the intention to receipt in educational establishment of the Republic of Tajikistan, or the petition of the organization directing the foreign student on a training, under the programs of an exchange, for an educational practice and studying language.
Validity of visa: for the duration not exceeding 9 months. These type of visa are not subject to extension or replacement by the other category of visas.Free economic zone visa (МОИ)
Supporting documents: the letter of the Administration of free economic zones and the work permit authorization.
Validity of visa: for the period of not exceeding 3 months with subsequent extensionPrivate visa (ХС)
Supporting documents: the notice of Migratory service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan (OVIR)
Validity of visa: for the period not exceeding 3 months.The driver’s visa (Н)
Supporting documents: the petition of the legal persons irrespective of their form of ownership, the license for the realization of activity on the international transportation, copy of an insurance policy on the vehicle.
Validity of visa: for the duration not exceeding validity of the license which has been given out by the Ministry of transport and communication of the Republic of Tajikistan.Visa for the crew of aircrafts (Л)
Supporting documents: the letter-petition of an air company or its representation in the Republic of Tajikistan and the copy of flight certificate of a member of the crew of an air vessel.
Validity of visa: for the period not exceeding 3 months with the subsequent extension in Tajikistan.Immigrant visa (ИД)
Supporting documents:
Validity of visa: for the period not exceeding 3 months with the subsequent extension in Tajikistan.Mass media visa (Ж)
Supporting documents: the verbal note of foreign policy Departments/accreditation of foreign correspondents (issues by MFA of Tajikistan) or the letter-petition of representatives of foreign mass media.
For detailed information, please visit: http://mfa.tj/en/rules-of-accreditation-of-foreign-mass-media-representatives/accreditation-of-foreign-mass-media-correspondents.html
Validity of visa: or the period not exceeding 3 months with the subsequent extension in Tajikistan.Spouse of Tajikistan citizen visa (ХШ)
Supporting documents: the application of the spouse of the citizen of Tajikistan and the copy of marriage certificate.
Validity of visa: or the period not exceeding 3 months with the subsequent extension in Tajikistan.Visa for sportsmen and creative groups (ВХ)
Supporting documents: the verbal note of foreign policy Departments or the letter- petition of official bodies of a host country of foreign sportsmen or creative groups, or the letter-petition of official bodies of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Validity of visa: For the period of conducting of activities.Missionary visa (ТД)
Supporting documents: the verbal note of foreign policy Department and the letter petition of the religious organization.
Validity of visa: for the period not exceeding 4 months with the subsequent extension in Tajikistan.Humanitarian visa (Б)
Supporting documents: the verbal note of foreign policy Departments and other establishments irrespective of their form of ownership, the letter-petition of official bodies of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Validity of visa: for the period necessary for delivery of a humanitarian cargo.Visa for the commercial activities (ТИ)
Validity of visa: for the period not exceeding 3 months with the subsequent extension in Tajikistan.
VISA PROCESSING TIME:
Visa processing time at the Embassy is 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. However, Embassy does offer EXPRESS SERVICE, which requires applicants to pay double of normal fee for this service.
VISA FEE:
Duration | Single | Double | Multiple | |||
TOURIST VISA | ||||||
£ 20.00 up to 45 days | ||||||
FORMER TAJIKISTAN’S CITIZENS | ||||||
Up to 14 days | £ 20.00 | |||||
Up to 30 days | £ 40.00 | |||||
Up to 60 days | £ 50.00 | |||||
Up to 90 days | £ 100.00 | |||||
FOR ALL OTHER TYPES OF VISAS | ||||||
Up to 14 days | £ 60.00 | £ 65.00 | £ 70.00 | |||
Up to 30 days | £ 80.00 | £ 90.00 | £ 100.00 | |||
Up to 60 days | £ 90.00 | £ 100.00 | £ 150.00 | |||
Up to 90 days | £150.00 | £ 160.00 | £ 200.00 | |||
Up to 180 days | £200.00 | £ 220.00 | £ 250.00 | |||
GBAO PERMIT | ||||||
£ 50.00 |
All visas are issued upon receipt of payment confirmation only.
For all enquiries please contact the Consular Section by tel: +44 (0) 203 609 8788 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The option to make a PAYMENT.
- BANK TRANSFER.
Bank account details of the Consular Section are following:
Bank name- Lloyds Bank
Account name – Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan
Sort Code – 30-65-41
Account number – 40805868
While making bank transfer, applicant must indicate his name and surname as a reference.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Embassy does not provide any delivery services, neither it is responsible for damage or loss of the documents