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title: Tajikistan visa for citizens of Botswana
description: "Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 45 days. Fee: $50. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Tajikistan visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.evisa.tj/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa (30 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 45 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility and gather documents** — Ensure passport validity and prepare all required documents.
2. **Fill out the online application form** — Submit the application via the official eVisa portal.
3. **Pay the visa fee** — The fee is $50 USD, payable online.
4. **Schedule an appointment (if required)** — Check if an in-person appointment at the embassy is needed.
5. **Submit documents in person (if required)** — Take all required documents to the nearest Tajik embassy or consulate.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing times vary; check with the embassy.
7. **Receive visa decision** — Collect your passport or receive the e-visa electronically.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank pages
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Available on the official eVisa portal
- **Passport-size photograph (white background)** (Identity): Recent, 35x45mm
- **Invitation letter or letter of support (LOI)** (Supporting, optional): Required for some visa types
- **Travel itinerary including return flight** (Travel): Proof of onward/return ticket
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Can be a booking confirmation
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial, optional): May be requested for proof of sufficient funds
- **Employment letter or proof of status** (Employment, optional): For employed applicants
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Identity, optional): Especially if previously visited Tajikistan
- **Marriage certificate (if applicable)** (Identity, optional): For applicants married to a Tajik citizen

## Proof of funds

- bank statements

Not mandatory for all applicants

## Good to know

- The official eVisa portal may not accept Botswana passport holders for e-visa; confirm with Tajik embassy before applying.
- Processing time and fees may vary depending on nationality and embassy.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete application form** — Double-check all fields before submission.
- **Invalid passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **Insufficient funds** — Provide bank statements showing sufficient balance.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tajikistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Tajikistan?

Up to 45 days.

### How much does the Tajikistan visa cost for citizens of Botswana?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Botswana need for Tajikistan?

Passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed visa application form; Passport-size photograph (white background); Travel itinerary including return flight; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Invitation letter or letter of support (LOI); and 5 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Tajikistan?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.evisa.tj/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [evisa.tj](https://www.evisa.tj/)

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