Visitor & short-stay visas
Tajik Visa-Free Entry (CIS and Visa-Waiver Nationals)
Short visa-free entry for nationals of CIS states and other countries that hold waiver arrangements with Tajikistan, letting them visit without applying for a visa.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The current list of visa-free nationalities and the permitted visa-free stay length are unverified and must be confirmed on mfa.tj.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Tajikistan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Visa-free entry under bilateral / CIS agreements
- Route type
- Visa exemption for short visits
- Eligibility
- Determined by nationality and bilateral agreement
- Current country list not verified against a live official page
- Permitted stay
- Short stay set by the relevant agreement
- Exact duration not verified
Who it is for
- Nationals of eligible CIS member states
- Nationals of other countries covered by a visa-waiver agreement with Tajikistan
- Short-visit travellers whose purpose is permitted under the waiver
Requirements
- A valid passport or, where agreements allow, another accepted travel document
- Entry for a purpose and duration permitted under the waiver
- Compliance with any registration requirement for longer stays
What you can do
- Enter Tajikistan without a pre-arranged visa where eligible
- Stay for short visits up to the limit in the relevant agreement
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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