Embassy of the United States Dushanbe, Tajikistan

The Consular section of the United States Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan provides nonimmigrant visa services to citizens of Tajikistan.  Interviews are by scheduled appointment only.  Please click on "apply for a visa" for detailed information.  The current wait time for an interview is 1 day.  You should schedule your interview at least 4-6 weeks prior to your anticipated travel date; however, you should not purchase an airline ticket until your visa is issued and placed in your passport.

Nonimmigrant visa applicants can apply for a visa at any United States Embassy or Consulate in the world; however, it is more difficult for a Consular officer to determine your eligibility if you are not a resident of the Consular district where you applied.  When possible, you should apply in the consular district were you reside.  

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will only accept visa applications from citizens of Iran and other third-country nationals not resident in Tajikistan on the first Thursday of each month.  If you make an appointment for any other day of the month, it will be cancelled without any notification.  If you appear at the Embassy without a confirmed appointment, you will not be admitted.

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will only accept visa applications from citizens of Iran and other third-country nationals not resident in Tajikistan on the first Thursday of each month.  If you make an appointment for any other day of the month, it will be cancelled without any notification.  If you appear at the Embassy without a confirmed appointment, you will not be admitted.

Please send requests for appointments for each applicant to dushanbeconsular@state.gov in English.  In your e-mail request you must include each applicant's full name, date of birth, passport number, and the confirmation number received after submitting your on-line visa application.

Please note:  Iranians may make appointments and apply for nonimmigrant visas at any nonimmigrant visa issuing post. However, you should be aware that the interviewing officers' lack of familiarity with local conditions in your country may make it more difficult to demonstrate your qualifications for a visa. We have Farsi-speaking consular officers in Dubai and Ankara, and many Iranian nonimmigrant visa applicants choose to apply at those posts. Applicants may not bring a translator.For more information please visit the Department of State website.

Expedited appointments are available for emergency travel situations (e.g. deaths, serious medical conditions, F1 students, etc.).  Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  Applicants who need to request an expedited appointment may send an e-mail to DushanbeConsular@state.gov.  In your email you should provide a full explanation as to why an expedited appointment is needed.  If your request is approved, your appointment will be made for the earliest possible date to accommodate your anticipated travel schedule.

Immigrant visas for citizens of Tajikistan are processed in the United States Embassy in Almaty, Kazakhstan. 

Embassy location

109A Ismoili Somoni Avenue
Zarafshon
Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734019
(Applicants must use the consular entrance on the left)

Email: dushanbeconsular@state.gov 

Items prohibited inside the Embassy

• Electronic devices (cell phones, laptops, iPods, tape recorders/players)
• Aerosol cans and perfume bottles
• Weapons of any kind
• Sharp objects (scissors, fingernail files)
• Cameras
• Bags, briefcases, large purses
• Smoking items (cigarettes, cigars, lighters, matches)
• Sealed envelopes or packages

Please note that this is not a complete list. Our Local Guard Force is required to inspect everyone who requests entry into the Embassy; it is possible that they may prohibit you from bringing other items into the Embassy. Your items will be returned to you as you depart the Embassy.

Documents you should bring to the Embassy

• International passport which is valid for 6 months or more;
• One passport photo taken within the last 6 months;
• Forms required for various visa applications (see visa list); 
• Support documents - any legitimate document you want to submit or is required for your application. These documents should not be sent directly to the Embassy. You should bring them to the Embassy yourself. We do not accept support document via email or fax unless the consular officer requests them during your interview.

Friends and family members

No one may accompany you into the embassy's visa waiting room. This includes American citizens, spouses, attorneys, sponsors, friends, and family members.  The only exception to this rule is for applicants under age 16.  Applicants under age 16 must be accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian.