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Tajikistan visa for Zambian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

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 Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Tajikistan

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

The nearest Tajik missions to Lusaka are in Karachi, Pakistan (6,137 km from Lusaka), Ankara, Turkey (6,163 km) and Tehran, Iran (6,196 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Zambia is decided by Tajikistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Tajik citizens travelling to Zambia

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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.

Zambian citizens 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 Zambian citizens can stay in Tajikistan

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

How Zambian citizens apply

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

Tajikistan’s neighbours for Zambian citizens

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

Tajik citizens travelling to Zambia

Zambia requires a visa from Tajik citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Tajikistan?

Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

Is there an embassy of Tajikistan in Zambia?

No. Tajikistan has no embassy in Zambia. The nearest Tajik consulate is in Karachi, Pakistan, 6,137 km from Lusaka.

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 Zambia?

Zambia requires a visa from Tajik citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Zambian citizens enter Tajikistan visa-free?

No; Zambian citizens 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.