Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the visa-free regime with Iran is now fully implemented. From 5 October 2026, citizens of both countries holding ordinary passports can enter, transit and stay in the other country without a visa for up to 30 days within any 90-day period (statement reported by the state news agency Khovar and by The Times of Central Asia, 7 Oct 2026).
This note is for airlines and OTAs. It is not legal advice. Tajik and Iranian authorities decide on entry.
What changed
The two countries signed a memorandum in 2023 and introduced the policy in stages. In early 2025, Tajikistan said the exemption applied only to direct air travel between the two countries. Travelers routing through third countries or crossing by land still needed a visa. The ministry now says the regime applies at international border crossings, including land crossings, international airports and air routes from third countries.
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Information for travel businesses, not legal advice. Tajik and Iranian authorities decide on entry.
The Times of Central Asia, 7 Oct 2026 verified 8 Oct 2026