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Tajikistan visa for citizens of Botswana

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Tajikistan visa?

Tourist visa (category T)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Single entry: up to 45 days.
Fee
US$30
Processing time
Up to 20 working days at missions; extendable by 10.

Apply on Tajikistan visa application

All visa types for Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s tourist visa costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.gov.tj. Processing time, as Tajikistan states it: Up to 20 working days at missions; extendable by 10. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Single entry: up to 45 days.

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Tajikistan

Tajikistan has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Gaborone, Tajik embassies and consulates are closest in Karachi, Pakistan (7,061 km), Ankara, Turkey (7,209 km) and Tehran, Iran (7,241 km). Tajikistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Tajik citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Tajikistan

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to Tajikistan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Tajikistan at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Tajikistan (updated 19 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tajikistan (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Tajikistan

How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Tajikistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Botswana apply

Tajikistan has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Tajikistan accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Tajikistan names the right place.

Tajikistan’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

China, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Tajik citizens travelling to Botswana

Tajik citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Tajikistan in Botswana?

No. Tajikistan has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Tajik consulate is in Karachi, Pakistan, 7,061 km from Gaborone.

How much does the Tajikistan tourist visa cost?

Tajikistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 20 working days at missions; extendable by 10.

Do Tajik citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Tajik citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Tajikistan visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.