Tajikistan has announced a significant expansion in its visa-free travel policy, opening its doors to citizens from 25 countries.
In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan revealed the list of nations eligible for the unilateral visa-free regime, effective May 1, 2024. The newly introduced countries on the list include diverse nations spanning the globe.
In line with the new rules, travelers from Andorra, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ireland, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Oman, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vatican, and the State of Palestine will now enjoy visa-free access to Tajikistan for up to 30 days.
Seniors From Another 16 Nations Also Granted Visa-Free Access
At the same time, Tajikistan has also introduced a unilateral visa-free regime for citizens over the age of 55 from 16 countries. Under this initiative, eligible travelers can enjoy a 14-day visa-free stay in Tajikistan.
According to the Ministry, seniors over 55 from the countries listed below are permitted visa-free entry for stays of up to 14 days:
- Albania
- Algeria
- Barbados
- Vanuatu
- China
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Madagascar
- Morocco
- North Macedonia
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Tunisia
- Vietnam
As for passport holders of the countries listed above who plan on staying in Tajikistan for more than 14 days, the authorities stressed that they need to undergo the regular visa procedures and obtain the document in order to be permitted entry into the country.
Citizens of 14 More Countries Can Obtain Visas to Tajikistan in a Simplified Process
In addition to the above-mentioned, Tajikistan has further simplified its visa acquisition process for citizens of 14 countries.
As a result, travelers from the Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Sudan, Madagascar, Palestine, Haiti, Uganda, and Syria (for diplomatic, service, and business visas) now face fewer obstacles when applying for visas.
Moreover, citizens of Iraq, Nigeria, Ethiopia, the Republic of Rwanda, and Congo (for diplomatic, service, and business visas) also benefit from this simplified process.