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XC1 — Private Visa (XC1)

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

6–19 days

Estimated Cost

$80 USD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Varies (typically 30, 60, or 90 days)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Generally issued to foreign citizens visiting relatives or friends residing in Tajikistan.

The XC1 visa is a private entry category designed for foreign nationals visiting friends or relatives residing in Tajikistan. It requires a formal invitation confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and cannot be obtained through the standard tourist e-Visa portal. Applicants must undergo a multi-stage process involving online submission and potential in-person consular interaction.

Cost Breakdown

Single Entry E-Visa$30 USD

Multiple Entry E-Visa$50 USD

Total$80 USD

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages

Visa support letter (invitation) confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Completed visa application form

Passport-sized photos

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

MFA-confirmed invitation letter

Completed application form

Passport-sized photos

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows for legal visitation of friends and family
Official government-sanctioned entry

Worth Knowing

Not available via e-Visa portal
Requires host sponsorship
Mandatory local registration required
Lack of a host in Tajikistan
Inability to secure MFA-confirmed invitation

Application Process

Submit application via https://visa.gov.tj

Wait for MFA review (1-5 business days)

Attend interview/biometrics at Embassy/Consulate if requested

Receive visa issuance

Register with local OVIR within 3-10 days of arrival

Application Forms

MFA Visa Application Portal

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Overview

Generally issued to foreign citizens visiting relatives or friends residing in Tajikistan.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages

Visa support letter (invitation) confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Completed visa application form

Passport-sized photos

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

MFA-confirmed invitation letter

Completed application form

Passport-sized photos