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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan has advised citizens to temporarily refrain from traveling to countries in the Middle East due to the deteriorating and unstable security situation in the region. asiaplustj.info »
No citizens of Tajikistan were injured as a result of the attacks on Iranian territory, Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Nizomiddin Zohidi, said in an interview with Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi . asiaplustj.info »
Thirteen citizens of Tajikistan have been evacuated from Iran through Azerbaijan amid the escalating military situation in the Middle East, according to the news agency Report . The evacuation took place through the Astara border checkpoint. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, confirmed that citizens of Tajikistan serving their jail terms in Russian prisons are being sent to fight in the war in Ukraine. However, he emphasized that most of them hold dual citizenship and are participating in the conflict as Russian citizens. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan is planning to introduce a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens. This was announced by Jamshed Jumakhonzoda, Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee under the Government of Tajikistan, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 5. asiaplustj.info »
The authorities of Tajikistan have stepped up efforts to diversify labor migration destinations by expanding cooperation with a number of European and Asian countries. This was announced by the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s parliament has ratified an agreement with Kyrgyzstan allowing citizens of both countries to stay on each other’s territory for up to 60 days without mandatory registration. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Agency for Overseas Employment (AOE) under the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population (MoLNEP) has announced the registration of citizens seeking employment in South Korea through the government-run Employment Permit System (EPS). asiaplustj.info »
China has called on the Taliban to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent killing of Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, following attacks launched from Afghan territory. The demand was voiced by China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, during a UN Security Council session on the situation in Afghanistan, held on December 10 in New York. asiaplustj.info »
Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Guo Zhijun has demanded that Tajik authorities ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and enterprises in the country, according to a statement published on the official website of the Chinese Embassy. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say Moldova evaluates visa requirements for citizens of most CIS countries. The proposed amendments have significant diplomatic and practical implications. If enacted, Moldova would require citizens from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to undergo visa procedures previously not necessary, potentially affecting tourism, business travel, and diplomatic exchanges. asiaplustj.info »
Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. The decree, signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on November 3, was published in the National Database of Legislation, according to UzA . asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan, food expenses account for more than a third of household budgets — 37.1%, making it the highest proportion spent on food among all Central Asian and CIS countries. This data comes from the international statistics platform Numbeo , which analyzed consumer spending patterns across the post-Soviet space. asiaplustj.info »
Citizens of Tajikistan are being offered temporary employment opportunities in Qatar with monthly salaries ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 Qatari riyals (approximately $550–$825 USD), along with free accommodation, meals, and medical insurance. asiaplustj.info »
More than 5,000 Tajik citizens have been banned from leaving the country due to unpaid debts, according to a recent report by the Enforcement Service under the Government of Tajikistan. Over the first nine months of 2025, around 1,600 individuals listed in the national debtor registry were prevented from crossing the border. asiaplustj.info »
A new European Union entry and exit system (EES) came into effect on October 12, requiring travelers from non-EU countries, including Tajikistan, to undergo electronic registration and biometric checks when crossing the EU's external borders. asiaplustj.info »
Prices for everyday goods and services continue to climb in Tajikistan, affecting the daily lives of citizens across the country. In a series of street interviews, residents of Dushanbe shared their thoughts on what’s driving the price hikes — and how it’s impacting their lives. asiaplustj.info »
The investigation of an organized criminal group of 25 people, which included employees of "Kaspi Bank", "Forte Bank", "Eurasian Bank" and "Jusan Bank", has been completed in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan. asiaplustj.info »
Russian border authorities are increasingly denying entry to citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan if their mobile devices show subscriptions to online channels linked to extremist organizations or radical religious bloggers. asiaplustj.info »
Two minor Tajik citizens, who had been left without guardianship in Russia, have been safely returned to their homeland. The Tajikistan Embassy in Moscow reported the return on July 17, in accordance with the CIS agreement on the repatriation of minors. asiaplustj.info »
In 2024, Tajik citizens submitted 4,019 applications for Schengen visas — a near return to pre-pandemic levels — but visa denials continue to impose significant financial burdens. According to Schengen Visa Statistics , Tajikistan ranked 93rd among more than 140 countries whose citizens applied for visas to enter Europe. asiaplustj.info »
The Agency for Overseas Employment under the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of Tajikistan has announced the launch of a new labor migration program offering Tajik citizens job opportunities in South Korea. asiaplustj.info »
As the armed conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, the Embassy of Tajikistan in Tehran has issued official guidance for Tajik nationals seeking to leave the Islamic Republic. In a statement released on the evening of June 17, the embassy urged citizens to exit the country via border checkpoints with Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. asiaplustj.info »
Turkmenistan has announced the evacuation of 120 foreign nationals, including several citizens of Tajikistan, from Iran through its border checkpoints. The operation was carried out in response to the intensifying armed conflict between Iran and Israel. asiaplustj.info »
The United States is considering a significant expansion of its travel restrictions, potentially banning entry for citizens of 36 additional countries, including Kyrgyzstan, according to an internal State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post . asiaplustj.info »
The Tajik government has approved a resolution to establish a procedure for voluntary social tax payments by migrant workers, enabling them to secure pensions in Tajikistan. Abdurahmon Halimzoda, Director of the Social Insurance and Pensions Agency, explained the details to Asia-Plus . asiaplustj.info »
In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that bans citizens from 12 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America from entering the United States. asiaplustj.info »
Tashkent and Tokyo have signed a significant labor agreement that will enable 10,000 Uzbek citizens to work legally in Japan over the next five years. asiaplustj.info »
A traffic accident occurred on the Almaty–Yekaterinburg highway in Kazakhstan on the morning of May 20: a Ford Transit vehicle collided with a DAF truck. There were 10 foreign nationals in the vehicle, six of whom died at the scene. asiaplustj.info »
This year, 2,982 people from Tajikistan have won the Green Card lottery, according to the official website of the Diversity Visa (DV) Program. The Kentucky Consular Center in Williamsburg, Kentucky, has registered and notified the winners of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa Program. asiaplustj.info »
The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) members have proposed introducing a reward system for Russian citizens who provide reliable information about violations of immigration laws committed by foreigners. asiaplustj.info »
Many residents of Tajikistan have expressed concerns over the high level of administrative fines, especially when compared to salaries and other countries in Central Asia. Let's take a look at the comparison. asiaplustj.info »
Some Tajik labor migrants, following Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territories, have been traveling to these regions in hopes of earning more money. Russia supports this process and even offers incentives to attract more labor migrants. asiaplustj.info »
Diplomatic services of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have successfully freed their citizens, as well as Kyrgyz nationals, who had become victims of a criminal group after being lured into forced labor in Myanmar, Uzbekistan’s Dunyo news agency reported on April 13. asiaplustj.info »
The middle class is a category of the population with a living standard above the minimum and with a focus on development, considered the driving force of the economy. Tajikistan has developed and adopted a special strategic document – the Concept of Productive Employment Development – which envisions the growth of the middle class in the country. asiaplustj.info »
In Kazakhstan, assistance was provided to 70 passengers of a bus traveling from Tajikistan to Russia, including four children. The vehicle came to a halt on a highway in the Kostanay region due to frozen diesel fuel. asiaplustj.info »
A total of 2,566 Tajik citizens participated in combat operations in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, of whom 1,455 have been confirmed dead. This was announced by Tajikistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda, at a news conference in Dushanbe on February 13. asiaplustj.info »
By November 2024, U. S. authorities had placed 1,445,549 foreign nationals on the deportation list, according to a response from U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to a Fox News inquiry. asiaplustj.info »
In Kazakhstan, 82 citizens of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Russia, including three children, were rescued from severe cold, Astana TV reports . The passengers were traveling on a bus along the Shymkent-Samara route, but the vehicle broke down in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan, which is currently experiencing extreme frost. asiaplustj.info »
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan revised the rules for obtaining certificates of criminal records, effective on January 1, 2025. Applicants must now submit proof of undergoing state fingerprint registration. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan citizens will have the opportunity to work in Qatar next year. Salaries exceed $600, and all expenses will be covered by the employer. This was reported to Asia-Plus News Agency by the Migration Service of the Ministry of Labor, Migration, and Employment of the Population. asiaplustj.info »
Over the past four years, 825 Tajik citizens have been detained in the United States, and 88 of them deported, according to a report released by the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on December 20. asiaplustj.info »
Over the first eleven months of this year, 636 dangerous natural disasters have occurred in Tajikistan, according the country’s Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan. As a result of these incidents, 17 people lost their lives. asiaplustj.info »
The Migration Service of Tajikistan's Ministry of Labor, Migration and employment of the Population (MoLMEP) has announced job opportunities for citizens interested in working in Montenegro. This invitation was shared through the Migration Service’s Facebook page. asiaplustj.info »
The head of the Istaravashan mayor’s office, F. Nosirov, has been detained on suspicion of fraud, says the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption. asiaplustj.info »
On September 10, the Embassy of Tajikistan in Russia recommended that citizens of the republic refrain from traveling to this country. asiaplustj.info »
State Duma deputy, head of the Fair Russia faction Sergei Mironov proposed to introduce a temporary moratorium on granting Russian citizenship to immigrants from Central Asia, the “Parlamentskaya Gazeta” writes. asiaplustj.info »
Lithuania noted an increase in the number of workers from Tajikistan . This was reported by the Employment Service of the Baltic Republic , local media write . asiaplustj.info »
Iranian security forces have rescued four Tajik citizens who were abducted in Tehran for ransom in exchange for their release . According to reports , the police managed to kill two kidnappers , arrest five and release all four hostages unharmed . asiaplustj.info »
Thousands of Tajiks have been deported from the Russian federation over the first six months of this year. In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population of Tajikistan, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
