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South Africa passport to Tajikistan

South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tajikistan, usually for 45 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Tajikistan lets 96 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
  • South Africa passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Tajikistan passports get “Visa required” in South Africa.

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Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Connection likely

South AfricaSouth AfricaTajikistanTajikistan
Typical duration
12.8 hours
From
JNB · CPT · DUR
To
DYU · LBD · TJU

Usual hubs

  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates · 12.8 hours
  • TürkiyeTürkiye · 15.9 hours
  • GermanyGermany · 19 hours
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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

South Africa

Country profile

Capital

Pretoria

Population

63.1 million

Area

1,219,912 km²

Currency

South African rand ZAR

Languages

English, Zulu, Afrikaans

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

2.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

4.1%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Black African80.9%
  • Colored8.8%
  • White7.8%
  • Indian/Asian2.6%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Tajikistan

Country profile

Capital

Dushanbe

Population

10.5 million

Area

143,100 km²

Currency

Tajikistani somoni TJS

Languages

Russian, Tajik

Time zone

UTC+05:00

Foreign-born

276,777 · 2024

Migrant share

2.6%

Ethnic groups · 2014

  • Tajik84.3%
  • Uzbek13.8%
  • other2%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type C

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+992

Airports

DYU · LBD · TJU · KQT

Highlights

  • Ismoil Somoni Peak
  • Penjikent
  • Hissar Fortress

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FAQ

Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Tajikistan?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 45 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 45 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Tajikistan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Tajikistan mission.

What about a Tajikistan passport entering South Africa?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

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