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Tajikistan for Kenyan passport holders: eVisa

Your circumstances

Passport:
🇰🇪 Kenyan
Lives in:
Not specified (general rule)
Going to:
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
Purpose:
Holiday

Route summary

eVisa

Tajikistan e-Visa (up to 60 days)

Kenyan citizens need a visa for Tajikistan and can apply online for an e-Visa: stay up to 60 days within its 90-day validity; consular fee about US$50.

Conditions

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the e-Visa validity.
  • Tourism and business only.
  • Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) needs an extra permit (US$20 per the FAQ), which can be requested with the e-Visa.
  • Register with the authorities within 10 working days of arrival (unless an agreement exempts you).

About this route

Route type
eVisa: you apply online before you travel.
Documents
1 listed by the official source.
Fee
Fee not published by the official source.
Processing
Processing time not published by the official source.

Next step

Steps not published by the official source — use the official link to start.

Official application pageevisa.tj ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Last checked 9 Oct 2026 against consular.tj · Checked on the live official page

Documents

1 document listed by the official source
  • Passport valid 6+ months beyond the e-Visa validity

Fees

Official government fee
Not published by the official source
Visa-centre / service fee (not a government fee)
None stated by the official source
Notes from the source
The official FAQ gives the consular fee as "about 50$" (about $70 with a GBAO permit); the exact amount is shown during the application. Paid by card in USD; non-refundable.

These notes may mention other charges that we have not yet separated into government and service fees. Visa-centre, service or other third-party charges are never official government fees.

Processing and validity

Processing time
Not published by the official source
Validity
90 days
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days within the 90-day e-Visa validity

How to apply: Tajikistan e-Visa (up to 60 days)

Where to apply

Where: Online (Tajikistan e-Visa portal)

Official application page: evisa.tj ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Quick answers

Do Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Tajikistan?

Tajikistan e-Visa (up to 60 days). Kenyan citizens need a visa for Tajikistan and can apply online for an e-Visa: stay up to 60 days within its 90-day validity; consular fee about US$50. Source: https://consular.tj/en/pages/entry-rules/

Business, work or just passing through?

The rules above are for a holiday: tourism and visiting family and friends. Business visits, paid work and transit are covered separately below.

Business visits to Tajikistan

Option 1
eVisaBusiness visit (meetings, conferences – not paid work)

Business visit: Tajikistan e-Visa (up to 60 days)

Short business visits (meetings, conferences, negotiations – not paid work) follow the same route as a holiday, because the official source covers business visits (Holiday / short visit). Kenyan citizens need a visa for Tajikistan and can apply online for an e-Visa: stay up to 60 days within its 90-day validity; consular fee about US$50.

Conditions

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the e-Visa validity.
  • Tourism and business only.
  • Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) needs an extra permit (US$20 per the FAQ), which can be requested with the e-Visa.
  • Register with the authorities within 10 working days of arrival (unless an agreement exempts you).
Government fee
Fee not officially published
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
90 days
Max stay
Up to 60 days within the 90-day e-Visa validity

About the cost: The official FAQ gives the consular fee as "about 50$" (about $70 with a GBAO permit); the exact amount is shown during the application. Paid by card in USD; non-refundable.

Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Where: Online (Tajikistan e-Visa portal)

Official application page ↗

Documents checklist

  • Passport valid 6+ months beyond the e-Visa validity

✓ Checked on the live official page

Official wording

“Consular Department of the MFA of Tajikistan, "The procedure for entry into the Republic of Tajikistan": "From January 1, 2022, the Republic of Tajikistan announced a unilateral visa-free system for citizens of 52 foreign countries to enter, stay and leave the Republic of Tajikistan for a period of 30 days… citizens of 52 foreign countries are obliged to register in the relevant authorities of the country within 10 working days from the date of their entry". Country table (column "National"): "Republic of Kenya: visa". Tajikistan e-Visa portal (Main Consulate Department, MFA) – Get informed: "The e-Visa portal must be used for short-stay visits only (maximum 60 days)… validity of your travel document/passport should extend at least for six months after the validity of requested e-Visa." FAQ: "Electronic visa of the Republic of Tajikistan is valid for 90 days, however the visa holder can stay in the territory of the country for no more than 60 calendar days." "an e-Visa is granted only for tourism and business." "The amount of the consular fee for consideration of the evisa application is about 50$, with GBAO permit about 70$". "E-visa holders can enter to the Republic of Tajikistan through all border points." Kenya is in the e-Visa country-of-citizenship list.”

Working in Tajikistan

Option 1
Embassy visaWork

Work visa needed before travel

To work in Tajikistan you need a visa issued for that purpose before you travel, even if you could otherwise visit visa-free.

Conditions

  • Visa matching the purpose of the trip, obtained before travel.
  • Register with the authorities within 10 working days of arrival (unless an agreement exempts you).
Government fee
Fee not officially published
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
Not verified yet
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Where: Tajik embassy or consulate

Documents checklist

Document list not verified yet — check the official source.

✓ Checked on the live official page

Official wording

“Consular Department, entry rules: "foreign citizens who enter the Republic of Tajikistan for a period of more than 30 days for the purpose of employment, education, permanent residence and other purposes are obliged to have a visa suitable for the purpose of the trip before traveling to Tajikistan."”

⚠ Not from an official source: items marked below come from secondary sources (law firms, employer-of-record guides, IOM, Wikipedia), not the destination government. They are not verified and may be out of date; confirm with the embassy or immigration authority.

Main work visa routes for Tajikistan

These are the main routes and what they require. Whether you qualify depends on your circumstances; the official page decides.

Working visa and work permit

⚠ Not from an official source

For: Foreign employees in Tajikistan

  • Working visa plus a work permit from the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Source: G-P Globalpedia – Tajikistan visas & permits (employer-of-record guide) (Not official) (globalization-partners.com) · Not from an official source.

What the source says

"Any foreign citizen who plans to live and work in the Republic of Tajikistan will need to obtain a working visa." … "In Tajikistan, the Migratory service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is responsible for the issuance of work permits."

Checked 16 Oct 2026. Requirements, fees and thresholds change; confirm on the official page before applying.

Transit through Tajikistan

Option 1
Visa-freeTransit

Airside transit – no visa

You do not need a visa if you stay in the international transit area.

Conditions

  • Only if you do not leave the international transit area.
Government fee
No visa fee
Processing
Not verified yet
Validity
Not verified yet
Max stay
Not verified yet
Steps, documents & where to apply

How to apply

Steps not verified yet — follow the official source below.

Documents checklist

Document list not verified yet — check the official source.

✓ Checked on the live official page

Official wording

“Tajikistan e-Visa FAQ: "Do I have to obtain an e-Visa if I do not leave the international transit area? No. You do not have to get a visa if you are not going to leave the international transit area."”

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Before you go to Tajikistan

Customs cash limits and the scams official travel advice warns about in Tajikistan.

Cash you can bring in and take out

Bringing cash in
Cash currency can be brought in without restriction; a written declaration is required for amounts of US$3,000 or more (or equivalent).
Taking cash out
Not yet confirmed — check the official customs page

Official source: consular.tj · Last checked 2 Nov 2026 · Details

Common tourist traps

  1. Pickpockets and muggings in Dushanbe

    How it works: Pickpocketing is common in markets and on public transport; occasional muggings target foreigners.

    How to avoid it: Keep valuables out of sight and avoid showing large amounts of money.

  2. Unofficial taxis

    How it works: Unofficial or already occupied taxis are a risk, especially at night.

    How to avoid it: Use licensed or pre-arranged taxis.

  3. Card skimming and ATM fraud

    How it works: Fraudsters can copy your card details without you noticing.

    How to avoid it: Use ATMs inside banks where possible, check street ATMs for tampering and keep your card in sight when paying.

All 4 traps for Tajikistan →

Emergency numbers in Tajikistan

  • Ambulance 03 (103 from mobile)
  • Fire 01 (101 from mobile)
  • Police 02 (102 from mobile)

Paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 19 Aug 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026.

Explore Tajikistan

Planning more than the paperwork? Our Tajikistan guide picks out places to visit, with a source for every tip.

Places to visit:
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Read the full Tajikistan guide

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Plan your trip to Tajikistan

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