Working hours of Consular section of Tajik Embassy to Austria: Monday - Friday, from 15:00 to 17:00. Visa processing can take from 4 to 30 working days maximum. For all citizens of European countries (see "List of foreign countries whose citizens in accordance with Tajikistan legislation enjoy facilitation to obtain tajik visas during four working days") is established simplified term order, which means the visa issuance for 4 working days. All types of express consular services, as well as visas are considered from 24 to 48 hours and costs double consular fee.
Visa category - pages: 1-3
Requirements for visa issuance - page: 3
Visa fee - page: 4
Procedure of the visa's extension and restoration - pages: 4-5
Rules of stay in Tajikistan and limitations for foreigners - pages: 5-6
Consular section of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan considers the following category visas and special permission's entry of Kuhistoni Badakhshon Autonomous Province of Tajikistan (VMKB):
Kuhistoni Badakhshon Autonomous Province of Tajikistan (VMKB) is the frontier territory of Tajikistan and has special permission entry (has its entry permission stamp, which is put in valid passport separately if it is applied to), which is valid to visit Khorugh, Darvoz, Vanj, Rushon, Ishkoshim and Murghob districts. Foreign citizens traveling to VMKB must underline his/her visit to VMKB in the same application form which is for visa issuance (in the point of 21 "purpose of trip") and must pay 20 Euro extra.
1. For obtaining Diplomatic visa - It is needed to submit Verbal Note of one of the following authorities - foreign affaires authorities, diplomatic representatives of foreign countries, international organizations or representatives of international organizations on request of the visa issuance, with the point of target and term of visit. It can be issued up to three months;
2. For obtaining Official (Service) visa - It is needed to submit Verbal Note of one of the following authorities - foreign affaires authorities, diplomatic representatives of foreign countries, international organizations or representatives of international organizations, letter of state authorities of arrival country for consular service of Tajikistan, letter of invitation of ministries and institutions of Tajikistan on request of the visa issuance, with the point of target and term of visit. It can be issued up to three months;
3. For obtaining Investment visa - It is needed to submit letter of large foreign companies or letter of State Committee of Tajikistan on investments and state property. It is necessary that the rate amount of investment must be not less than US $ 500 000. It can be issued up to six months;
4. For obtaining Business visa - It is needed to submit letter of Company or representatives of foreign commercial organizations on request of the visa issuance, with the point of target and term of visit. It can be issued up to six months;
5. For obtaining Labor visa - It is needed to submit Letter of inviting organization or citizen of Tajikistan on request of the visa issuance, with the point of target and term of visit, copy of contract on fulfill of services. In the case of invitation from citizen of Tajikistan on fulfillment of job, additionally it is demanded the notice from authorities of internal affaires on the place of fulfillment of services. It can be issued up to three months;
6. For obtaining Tourist visa - It is needed to submit the letter of relevant licensed tourist company of country of destination on visa issuance with indication of the purpose of entry, itinerary and term of stay in the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan. It is needed to submit the Letter of relevant licensed tourist company of the country origin with indication of the purpose of entry, itinerary and term of stay in the Republic of Tajikistan. In the case of Individual tourist visa application - It is needed to submit the Letter of request signed by applicant, addressed to Consular Section with description of tourist itinerary, copies of proof travel documents and contact person's information etc. It can be issued up to 45 days. Holder of tourist visa is free from registration as a foreigner under internal affaires branches (OVIR) if his stay does not exceed 30 days;
7. For obtaining Educational visa - It is needed to submit letter of educational, scientific institution or individual request of applicant for apply to educational institution or letter of sending organization for internship, exchange programs, educational training or language courses. It can be issued up to six months;
8. For obtaining Private Visa - It is needed to submit notice of Migration service of Ministry of internal affaires of the Republic of Tajikistan. In exceptional cases, the private visa can be issued on the base of letter of citizen (reference of foreign citizen, who has permanent residence in abroad and is in official marriage with citizen of Tajikistan) without demands of notice of Migration service of Ministry of internal affaires of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as in the case of funeral (serious illness) of relatives and friends on the bases of international telegrams confirmed by doctor. It can be issued up to three months;
9. For obtaining Driver visa - It is needed to submit letter of organization on request of the visa issuance, with the point of target and term relevant for transportation realization, license of international carriage, in the case of cargo transportation special permission for transportation of large-sized cargo and copy of insurance police for vehicle. It can be issued for period not exceeding license term but not more than six months. Driver visa is valid strictly for concrete route to destination;
10. For obtaining Crew of aircrafts visa - It is needed to submit copy of flight crew ID card and letter of Airline Company or its representative in Tajikistan. It can be issued up to three months;
11. For obtaining Foreign mass media visa - It is needed to submit Verbal Note of foreign affaires authorities of country arrival of mass media staff or letter of representative of foreign Mass Media on request of the visa issuance, with the point of target and term of visit. It can be issued up to three months;
12. For obtaining Visa for spouse of citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan - It is needed to submit letter from spouse of citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan on request of visa issuance with the point of detail information on proposed activity of spouse's foreign citizen in Tajikistan, copy of marriage certificate recognized by Republic of Tajikistan, the existence of means for payment of travel tickets and accommodation in Tajikistan till managing the job. It can be issued up to three months;
13. For obtaining Sportsmen and art group visa - It is needed to submit Verbal Note or letter of state organization of arrival country of foreign sportsmen or art group on request of the visa issuance or letter from state organization of the Republic of Tajikistan deals with sport and culture issues with the point of target and term of visit. It can be issued for term of event;
14. For obtaining Missionary visa - It is needed to submit Verbal Note of foreign affaires of country where religion organization is registered and together with the letter from religious organization intending to work in Tajikistan. It can be issued up to four months;
15. For obtaining Humanitarian visa - It is needed to submit Verbal Note of foreign affaires authorities or letter of state organization deals with delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Tajikistan. It can be issued for term of assistance and free of charge, but not more than six months;
16. For obtaining Commercial visa - It is needed to submit letter from commercial organization (administration), where foreign citizen takes up with commercial activity, copy of reference from tax authority consequently from commercial activity's venue on debts absence for taxes during commercial activity and copy of patent, if he is individual employer. It can be issued up to three months;
17. For obtaining Permanent residence visa - It is needed to submit a letter of applicant on request of the visa issuance, with the point of detail information on proposed activity in Tajikistan, the existence of means for travel ticket payment and accommodation in Tajikistan till being managed for job, on opportunity of the transaction to Tajikistan pension's payment if applicant gets such payment and the notice from the authorities of internal affaires. It can be issued up to three months.
Issuance of Tajik Visa at the Airport of Dushanbe
- General requirements for visa obtaining at the airport of Dushanbe are the same as it mentioned in the Webpage of Embassy of Tajikistan to Austria.
- In the airport of Dushanbe all visa categories are issued up to 45 days.
Requirements for visa issuance
Documents to be submitted for Tajik entry visa:
- Support letter (letter of invitation, letter of Company, etc) should be submitted in accordance with category of visa, which is going to be applied. See above-mentioned category visas;
- Fully completed and signed visa
application form (one per person);
- One passport size photo;
- Valid passport of at least no less than 6 months validity from the moment of intended visa's termination and with at least two free blank pages;
- Copy of the passport (main page);
- Copy of bank confirmation or cash payment; (we do not accept company or personal checks, credit cards, etc.). Cash payment is contributed together with documents submission. In case of bank transfer, non EU applicant (for example Swiss citizens), must cover required Austrian Bank charges and fees (about 14.50 Euro extra per transaction). Visa processing can not be start before receiving of the bank receipt that is usually sent by Bank Austria to Embassy. The payment is non-refundable, regardless of the Consulate decision to issue or deny the application. All applicants are required to pay the visa fee, except the holders of diplomatic and UN passports, members of official governmental delegations, MFA's staff traveling for official purposes or in case of special permission issued by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan as well as persons accompanying aid and humanitarian cargo to Tajikistan.
- Note: In case of processing express visa from 24 to 48 hours, applicant must pay double price irrespective of the category of visa.
EMBASSY'S BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
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- In case of applying to visa issuance by post, applicant must send paid self-addressed return envelope with actual post stamp or organize the pick up by themselves. The Embassy is not responsible for any damage or lost of content of envelope that could be occur in course of return post-delivery.
- Applicant or his/her representative are responsible to check the validity of issued visa before undertaking the trip to Tajikistan. In case of appearance of incorrect or missing data rather than indicated in filled application form, he must timely inform the Consular section and request a proper amendment.
TOURIST VISA FEE (as of August 24, 2010):
Visa term Single Double
Up to 45 days 20 euros* 30 euros*
Up to 45 days 80 euros** 90 euros**
Reference: *-requires submission original travel invitation issued by certified Tajik National Tourist Companies or Visa support from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan;
** - ordinary tourist visa fee
ORDINARY, BUSINESS AND OTHER VISA FEE in EURO:
Visa term Single Double Multiple
One week 40 euros 50 euros
Two weeks 60 euros 70 euros
One month 80 euros 100 euros
Two month 90 euros 110 euros
Three month 95 euros 115 euros
Six month 110 euros 140 euros
TRANSIT VISAS FEE:
Visa term Single Double
Till 72 hrs 30 euros 40 euros
VISA FEE FOR FORMER CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN:
Visa term Single
Two weeks 20 euros
One month 30 euros
Two month 40 euros
Three month 50 euros
EDUCATIONAL VISA FEE:
Visa term Single
Students studying in the Republic of Tajikistan 50 euros
Interns up to three months (90 calendar days) 80 euros
PhD's up to three months (90 calendar days) 100 euros
Another category of foreign citizens collaborating
with scientific, research and educational institutions 100 euros
of the Republic of Tajikistan up to three months
(90 calendar days)
Procedure of visa's extension and visa restoration
(All mentioned rules are marked in accordance with Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan "On rules of Tajik Visa issuance to foreign citizens" dated by 27 February, 2009, ¹ 122)
Requirements and points:
- The validity term of visa can be extended only by Consular Department of MFA of Tajikistan on the base of primary (previous) visa and submition relevant documents;
- Foreign citizen must apply for extension of visa 20 working days before the expiration visa's term validity. In case of expiration visa's term validity on the applicant's blame, he is involved to administrative liability in accordance with legal-normative acts of Tajikistan;
- The extension of visa's term validity is allowed with holding of the same category visa;
- The extension of visa's term validity is considered for 10 working days from the date of document's submission;
- In case of technical damage of foreign citizen's visa, which is impossible for further use or loss, visa must be restored after check and fact acknowledgement of its issuance;
- The restoration of visa is realized by Consular Department of MFA of Tajikistan or by consular sections of Embassies of Tajikistan in abroad on the base of written letter of foreign citizen or letter from organization under which invitation, foreign citizen is arrived or is intended to arrive to Tajikistan;
- In a case if foreign citizen having valid visa obtains new national passport, but previous passport is cancelled, the visa can be restored in a new passport on the base of written letter of that foreign citizen.
Rules of stay and limitations for foreigners in Tajikistan
(in accordance with Resolution of the Government of Republic of Tajikistan "On confirmation of rules of stay for foreign citizens in Tajikistan" dated by 15 May, 1999, ¹ 218)
Registration of foreign citizens temporarily arrived in Tajikistan:
- Temporary arrived foreign citizens live in the territory of Tajikistan in accordance with their valid international passports.
- Upon arrival international passports must be submitted for registration to relevant authorities (authorities of internal affaires - (OVIR)) during 3 days, except holidays and weekends. Holders of tourist visa are free from registration. Registration is realized on the base of written letter of host organizations (inviting side), foreign permanent representatives in Tajikistan or letters of private persons. Registration of foreign citizens arrived to Tajikistan with private cases (private visas) is realized on the base of their actual visa.
The following persons are free from registration of their international passports:
- heads of states and governments of foreign countries, members of parliamentary and governmental delegations, technical personal of these delegations, members of families of mentioned persons;
- holders of UN passports;
- foreign citizens not reached 16 years old;
- members of foreign military crew aircraft arrived to Tajikistan;
- members of civil crew aircrafts of international airlines in case if they are situated in the air port;
- members of crew auto crafts realizing transportation of cargo and passengers and enter to and exit from Tajikistan in accordance with route destination;
Hotel registration of foreign citizens arriving for service, commercial or social cases (visas, aims), treatment or rest as tourists. In case of arrival of foreign citizens for treatment directly in hospital or sanatorium, they must be registered under authorities of internal affairs (OVIR)
OVIR, Ministry of Interior registration of foreign citizens arriving in Tajikistan for study, internship, job in accordance with intergovernmental agreement, as well as for service cases of social organizations and private person's invitations. Foreign citizens arrived in Tajikistan for term of more than 3 months for job, study, permanent residence or for other cases are medically testified during 10 days after arrival.
Private and service vehicle of foreign citizens entering the territory of Tajikistan must be registered.
Issuance of permanent residence permission for foreign citizens:
- foreign citizens would permanently live in Tajikistan if they receive permission for permanent residence issued by authorities of internal affaires (OVIR);
- letter of request on issuance of permission for permanent residence in Tajikistan is to submitted by temporary arrived foreigners directly to relevant authorities of internal affairs up to place of residence in Tajikistan;
- Permission for permanent residence is issued by authorities of foreign affaires of Tajikistan up to place of residence of foreign citizens, reached 16 years old for the term no more than 5 years and foreigner reached 45 years old for the whole term of passport validity;
- letter on extension of permission for permanent residence term or new permanent residence permission must be submitted by foreign citizens to authorities of internal affairs up to place of residence not later than 10 days before expiration of date of permanent residence permission;
- foreign citizens arrive in Tajikistan for the term more than 6 months have to receive permanent residence permission from authorities of internal affaires;
- permanent residence permission can not be extended without extension of visa;
Foreign citizens temporarily living in Tajikistan and wishing to change the place of residence or temporarily move to another place must receive permission from authorities of internal affaires.
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