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06/13/2025

Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons

Year: 2018

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

Закон Республики Таджикистан о правовом  статусе инностранных граждан и лиц без гражданства.

Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons establishes the legal framework governing the rights, obligations, and procedures applicable to foreign nationals and stateless persons within the Republic of Tajikistan. It delineates the conditions for entry, stay, and exit, as well as the acquisition of residence permits and citizenship. The Law emphasizes the protection of personal rights, including freedom of movement, family life, and access to legal recourse, ensuring non-discrimination and adherence to international human rights standards.

Selected provisions
Article 17- Family Relations

Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan may enter into and dissolve marriages with citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan and other states in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and international agreements of Tajikistan.

Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan enjoy rights and bear responsibilities in family relations on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Article. 21 - Protection of the Rights of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons

Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan have the right to appeal to the court and other state authorities for the protection of their rights.

Foreign citizens and stateless persons enjoy procedural rights in court on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Article 22 - Relation to Public Service and Electoral Rights

Foreign citizens and stateless persons, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan, cannot be elected or appointed to legislative, executive, or judicial bodies, nor can they participate in elections or referendums.

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