GBAO permit for the Pamirs (Tajikistan)
Last verified: June 2026 (evisa.tj source)
Do you need a permit for the Pamirs in Tajikistan?
Yes. The GBAO permit (Gorno-Badakhshan, ~$20) is mandatory for the Pamir Highway and the autonomous region (Khorog, Wakhan valley, Murghab). Good news: it is requested together with the e-Visa, via a simple checkbox on evisa.tj — no separate process. Without it, you'll be turned back at Pamir checkpoints. For the e-Visa itself, see the Tourism tab.
Official source: evisa.tj
At a glance
- Permit
- GBAO (Gorno-Badakhshan)
- Mandatory for
- Pamir Highway, Khorog, Wakhan, Murghab
- Fee
- ~$20 (on top of the e-Visa)
- Where
- Checkbox on evisa.tj
- Separate process?
- No — in the same form
- Without it
- Turned back at checkpoints
- Relation to visa
- Complements the e-Visa (Tourism tab)
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None
Required documents
- Tajikistan e-Visa (see the Tourism tab)
- GBAO permit ticked at application
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- Itinerary in the Pamirs
How it works, step by step
- 1Apply for the e-Visa
On evisa.tj (see the Tourism tab).
- 2Tick the GBAO permit
In the same form, if your route goes through the Pamirs.
- 3Pay the surcharge (~$20)
On top of the e-Visa fee.
- 4Receive e-Visa + GBAO
On the same PDF — print it.
- 5Keep it at checkpoints
Pamir checks verify the GBAO permit.
Fees
| GBAO permit (Pamirs) | ~$20 |
| Tajikistan e-Visa | ~$30 — see Tourism |
The GBAO permit (~$20) is mandatory for the Pamirs / Gorno-Badakhshan and ticked in the same form as the e-Visa on evisa.tj — no separate process. Without it, access to the Pamirs is refused at checkpoints. This complements the e-Visa (Tourism tab). Confirm on evisa.tj.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GBAO permit mandatory?
Yes for the whole Gorno-Badakhshan region (Pamirs). Without it, you'll be turned back at checkpoints.
Is a separate process needed?
No. It is ticked in the same e-Visa form on evisa.tj (~$20 extra).
What does it cover?
The Pamir Highway, Khorog, the Wakhan valley, Murghab.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only evisa.tj — many sites imitate the official portal.
Ready for your e-Visa + GBAO?
OuiVisa fills evisa.tj and ticks the GBAO permit for your Pamirs trip — see the Tourism tab.
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