Tajikistan introduces new electronic visa processing

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan said a new electronic system of visa processing and issuance for foreign nationals and stateless persons will be introduced at diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Tajikistan overseas and the Main Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan from Jan 1, 2017. The new system's objective is to simplify the Tajik visa processing procedures and it is another step in the introduction of electronic public services.

Foreign nationals and stateless persons need to submit the necessary documents to obtain a Tajik visa at the diplomatic missions and consulates of Tajikistan overseas and to extend their visas at the Main Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan at www.visa.gov. tj. Depending on the results of pre-assessment, consular officers may invite applicants via email for necessary processing procedures.

It should be outlined that a Tajik visa to be issued in the country's airports upon arrival will also be processed via the website of www.visa.gov.tj. As a result of preassessment, the system sends visa confirmation to applicants, which needs to be presented before departure and in consular offices at airports as a supporting document to obtain a Tajik visa.

With a view to prevent any misunderstanding, the new electronic system for Tajik visa processing is not associated with the Tajik e-Visa System. The Tajik e-Visa is processed at www.evisa.tj. It is a singleentry visa issued for a period of 90 days, but its holder can stay in Tajikistan not more than 45 days starting from the arrival date. e-Visa is not subject to extension except in force-majeure situations.