Apply for your Tajikistan eVisa GBAO online

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Tajikistan. While some citizens are eligible for visa-free entry (usually for up to 30 days), many travelers find the 60-day eVisa more convenient for longer stays or for trips requiring the GBAO permit. Citizens of some CIS countries (like Russia and Belarus) enjoy indefinite visa-free access. Use our visa checker to see the specific rules for your nationality.

Simply apply for your Tajikistan eVisa in the usual way, and during the application select that you need the GBAO permit too. You can easily select this online through iVisa during the application process.

You will receive your approved eVisa as a PDF document via email. You must print a physical copy to show to border officials. Digital copies on phones are often not accepted at land border crossings. Important: The GBAO permit is checked at multiple military checkpoints along the Pamir Highway. You should have at least 5–10 physical printouts, this is mandatory to show. You can also find a digital copy in your iVisa dashboard if applied through us.

The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) covers the eastern part of the country, including the Pamir Highway. This is a sensitive border zone. If you plan to travel anywhere in this region, for example, for hiking, you must have a GBAO permit. You can easily select this online through iVisa during the application process.

The eVisa allows for a maximum stay of 60 days. It is valid for use within a 90-day window starting from your specified "Expected Entry Date" during the eVisa application. You must exit the country before the 90-day validity period expires, regardless of whether you have used all 60 stay days.

The eVisa itself cannot be extended. If you wish to stay longer than 60 days, you must leave the country and apply for a new visa, or enter on a different visa type (such as a work or investment visa) which requires sponsorship and a visit to the Department of Visas and Registration (OVIR) in Dushanbe.

If you enter Tajikistan on an eVisa, you are exempt from the mandatory registration with OVIR for the duration of your visa (up to 60 days). The fee is included in the eVisa fee paid online. However, travelers entering visa-free for more than 10 days generally must register at a local OVIR office within 10 days of arrival.

The official government processing time is typically 1 to 3 business days, though it can sometimes take up to 5 days during peak seasons. With iVisa, you choose your processing speed at checkout, and the option you pick is shown with its delivery time before you pay.

Yes, every traveler, including infants and minors, must have their own individual eVisa and a valid passport. iVisa makes it easy to apply for the whole family in one go by using the "Add another person" feature during the application.

Overstaying is taken very seriously in Tajikistan. You will likely face significant fines (starting at approximately 600 USD), potential deportation, and a multi-year ban from re-entering the country.

The most common reason for denial is unclear passport scans or blurry photos. At iVisa, we help you avoid this issue with our passport upload tool and expert review, ensuring your scan meets the government requirements the first time. iVisa also offers optional denial protection.