Date of publication:
01/09/2026
Tajikistan
Do domestic laws and policies allow forcibly displaced and stateless persons to access state employment services?
Assessment by population
Analysis
In Tajikistan, domestic laws and policies offer both opportunities and obstacles for refugees seeking access to state employment services. While refugees and asylum seekers are legally entitled to education and healthcare on par with local citizens, their ability to secure formal employment remains restricted. Reports indicate that the government enforces limitations on refugees working in the formal sector, even after their status is officially recognized. Furthermore, Government Resolution No. 325 prohibits refugees from residing in major urban centers such as Dushanbe and Khujand, further hindering their employment prospects and access to essential services.
In summary, although Tajikistan's legal framework grants certain rights to refugees, significant barriers persist in accessing state employment services, highlighting the need for continued advocacy and support from international organizations.
Related provisions of domestic law or policy
Decree No.325 of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on the list of settlements in which asylum-seekers and refugees are not allowed to reside temporarily in the Republic of Tajikistan
- Year: 2000
- Type: Domestic law
- Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Work & Workplace rights
- Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/node/18070
Legal provision
Decree No.325 of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on the list of settlements in which asylum-seekers and refugees are not allowed to reside temporarily in the Republic of Tajikistan - Generic
Decree No.325 of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on the list of settlements in which asylum-seekers and refugees are not allowed to reside temporarily in the Republic of Tajikistan - Generic