Question 1

Do I need a visa or special permits for the Pamir Highway tour?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Yes, traveling the Pamir Highway involves crossing from Kyrgyzstan into Tajikistan (or vice versa) so you’ll need to have the appropriate visas and permits for both countries. Visa requirements vary depending on the traveler’s nationality, the length of stay, and the purpose of the visit. It is important to research visa requirements well in advance of travel and to obtain the necessary visas before departure.

For Kyrgyzstan, many nationalities are visa-free for 60 days (e.g., EU, UK, US, Australia, etc.) so in most cases no advance visa is needed to start or end your trip in Kyrgyzstan. If your nationality requires a visa for Kyrgyzstan, you can apply for a Kyrgyz e-visa here.

For Tajikistan, you need both a Tajik visa and GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway. Be sure to print out and carry your GBAO permit with you to show at border crossings and to security officials. Visitors from over 70 countries, including EU, UK, U.S., and many Asian countries) can enter Tajikistan without a visa for 30 days. Many other nationalities not on the visa-free list can easily apply online for a Tajik e-visa, which costs around $89 (paid by credit card) and can be obtained in 5-6 days. The advantage of an e-visa is that it comes with an option to add the GBAO (Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast) permit and you are not required to do OVIR registration.

Even if you are eligible to enter Tajikistan on a visa-free status, you are still required to obtain a GBAO permit and do OVIR (Office of Visas and Registration) registration to visit Pamir region. We can assist you with the GBAO permit and registration.

Question 2

Do I need a visa or special permits for the Pamir Highway tour?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Yes, traveling the Pamir Highway involves crossing from Kyrgyzstan into Tajikistan (or vice versa) so you’ll need to have the appropriate visas and permits for both countries. Visa requirements vary depending on the traveler’s nationality, the length of stay, and the purpose of the visit. It is important to research visa requirements well in advance of travel and to obtain the necessary visas before departure.

For Kyrgyzstan, many nationalities are visa-free for 60 days (e.g., EU, UK, US, Australia, etc.) so in most cases no advance visa is needed to start or end your trip in Kyrgyzstan. If your nationality requires a visa for Kyrgyzstan, you can apply for a Kyrgyz e-visa here.

For Tajikistan, you need both a Tajik visa and GBAO permit for the Pamir Highway. Be sure to print out and carry your GBAO permit with you to show at border crossings and to security officials. Visitors from over 70 countries, including EU, UK, U.S., and many Asian countries) can enter Tajikistan without a visa for 30 days. Many other nationalities not on the visa-free list can easily apply online for a Tajik e-visa, which costs around $89 (paid by credit card) and can be obtained in 5-6 days. The advantage of an e-visa is that it comes with an option to add the GBAO (Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast) permit and you are not required to do OVIR registration.

Even if you are eligible to enter Tajikistan on a visa-free status, you are still required to obtain a GBAO permit and do OVIR (Office of Visas and Registration) registration to visit Pamir region. We can assist you with the GBAO permit and registration.