Registering with Tajikistan OVIR in Khorog

Updated January 2026 (originally published December 2024)

Foreigners entering Tajikistan visa-free or with visa-on-arrival must register with OVIR (Department of Visas and Registration) if staying longer than 10 business days (about 14 calendar days). E-visa holders skip this requirement entirely.

In Khorog (GBAO region capital), the process is bureaucratic and time-consuming—expect a full day or two, plus potential variability based on officials.

OVIR Office Location in Khorog

The office sits south of Khorog Airport (coordinates: 37.495715, 71.520312). Search “Ministry of Interior Office (OVIR)” on Google Maps.

Required Documents

Original passport
4 photocopies of passport info page
1 passport photo
1 photocopy of GBAO permit (required in Khorog; not always needed in Dushanbe)

Photocopies & Passport Photos in Khorog

Visit the small shop inside the building west of Old Central Bazaar (across from Pamir Plaza, on Lenin Street hallway—coordinates: 37.490740, 71.538227). Costs ~32 TJS for multiples (extra photos useful).

Office Hours

Open Monday–Saturday, 08:00–17:00. Foreigner registration starts at 10:00. Lunch break: 12:00–14:00. Arrive early (near 10:00) to avoid delays.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

Enter building, go left hallway to end → Door #55 (right side).
Knock; inform staff (limited English): “OVIR registratsiya.”
Submit passport, copies, photo, and GBAO copy.
Fill application (Tajik Cyrillic—use Google Translate camera offline).
Pay fee (cash to officer; they use personal/local card).
Get application signed (across hall, Door #56).
Return to #55; receive pickup time (often next day).
Return for stamped migration slip/card.

Process may span 1–2 days; same-day possible if early and not busy.

Cost

Around 120–150 TJS (varies; reports of 122 TJS). Cash only—officer handles card payment.

Tips & Alternatives

Use e-visa (evisa.tj) to skip OVIR—no registration needed, add GBAO permit online.
Register in Dushanbe if possible (fewer documents).
Other offices: Murghab, Khujand.
Late registration risks fines/delays.

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