Turkey has closed visa-free entry for Tajik citizens

From now on, a visa will be required to cross the Turkish border.

On April 5, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed a decree abolishing the visa-free regime for citizens of Tajikistan. The decree was published in the official bulletin of the President of Turkey, Resmi Gazete.

“It was decided to abolish the visa-free regime for holders of ordinary passports from Tajikistan during their trips to Turkey in accordance with Article 18 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458,” the document states.

Previously, citizens of Tajikistan could travel to Turkey without a visa and had the right to stay in the country for up to 90 days.

The announcement was published on the morning of April 6. Further details are not yet known.