Permit for foreign nationals

Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO)

Permit for foreign nationals · Tajikistan

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

Boundary area — 62,745 km²
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: Вилояти Мухтори Кӯҳистони Бадахшон (ВМКБ)

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Foreign nationals — permit required. Foreigners need a separate permit, in addition to the visa, to enter GBAO. It is issued together with the e-visa at evisa.tj ("GBAO Permit", USD 20) or by a Tajik embassy; inside the country, apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Interior Ministry passport and registration service in Dushanbe.Issued by: Tajik Foreign Ministry, Main Consular Department — together with the e-visa at evisa.tj («GBAO Permit» option) or Tajik missions abroad with the visa; inside Tajikistan — the Foreign Ministry in Dushanbe (per FCDO) or the Interior Ministry passport and registration service (per the Russian Foreign Ministry) · Processing time: The e-visa portal advises applying two weeks before the trip; entry to GBAO on the date stated in the e-visa. · Fee: USD 20 (GBAO entry permit); e-visa — USD 30 single entry up to 60 days, USD 50 multiple entry (Resolution No. 476 of 08.09.2025)Exceptions: Lake Sarez area: the GBAO permit does not cover it, a separate permit is needed (tj-sarez).; Single-entry permit; the fee for an unused permit is not refunded.; Per FCDO, the government sometimes stops issuing permits to tourists without notice.
Original wording
The GBAO is Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous region which requires a special permission in addition to the Tajikistan E-Visa.
Apply · Tajik Foreign Ministry e-visa portal (evisa.tj), FAQ; fees — consular.tj · checked 21 October 2026

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO)?

For visitors: permit required. Foreigners need a separate permit, in addition to the visa, to enter GBAO. It is issued together with the e-visa at evisa.tj ("GBAO Permit", USD 20) or by a Tajik embassy; inside the country, apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Interior Ministry passport and registration service in Dushanbe.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Tajik Foreign Ministry, Main Consular Department — together with the e-visa at evisa.tj («GBAO Permit» option) or Tajik missions abroad with the visa; inside Tajikistan — the Foreign Ministry in Dushanbe (per FCDO) or the Interior Ministry passport and registration service (per the Russian Foreign Ministry). The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.

Other zones: Tajikistan

Afghan border zone (Khatlon)Lake Sarez area Tajikistan border zone (Uzbek, Kyrgyz and Chinese borders)

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