Tajikistan Visa
I’m simply going to put in some links here to the pages that provide useful visa information.
The requirements and rules for obtaining a Tajik visa can seem to change every 5 minutes and there can be a lot of paperwork. Because it changes frequently, can be a demanding process and it is likely to go out of date quickly I’d prefer not to be responsible for providing out of date info.
A major point to remember if you are planning to visit the GBAO is to apply for the GBAO Permit at the same time as your Visa. The GBAO is a large rectangular stamp that will take up another passport page.
You can now obtain a Tajik visa upon arrival at Dushanbe airport on incoming flights – however this is only for citizens of countries that DO NOT HAVE a Tajik Embassy in their home country. For example the Tajik Embassy in London has assured me that it is ‘virtually impossible’ for a UK citizen to get a Tajik visa on arrival. Please remember to check all visa requirements and regulations with your local embassy.
If you wish to sort out your own visa – rather than pay a premium to go through an agency, then cross reference these websites:
Pamirs website – Up to date visa info! As of March 4, 2011. Visa advice
Wiki Travel Guide – well worth a look for practical and advice and usually up to date.
Letters of Invitation
If the Visa requirement involves an LOI then check out these links:
Stantours – This agency probably gets the best reviews from travelers for Central Asia for efficiency.
Tajikistan Visa Company – Tajikistan LOI (12Euros)
Somon Travel (London based agency)
Hamsafar Travel, based in Dushanbe.
Tajikintourservice, based in Dushanbe.
If you are interested in volunteering for an NGO it would be worth asking them to see if they can issue you with an LOI.
