Date of publication:

01/09/2026

Tajikistan

Do domestic laws and policies facilitate the recognition of diplomas, certificates and degrees obtained abroad and in areas not under the State's control, including to practice liberal professions?

ANALYSIS

Assessment by population

Assessment by population
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Stateless persons
Analysis

In Tajikistan, the recognition of foreign diplomas, known as "nostrification," is outlined in Part No. 21 of Article No. 23 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Education and overseen by the Agency for Control of Education and Science. However, in practice, refugees in Tajikistan encounter multiple challenges in having their foreign qualifications recognized, including bureaucratic obstacles, differences in educational systems, and security concerns. For example, Afghan refugees often struggle with disparities between the Afghan and Tajik education systems, which can hinder their employment opportunities in professional fields.

Although Tajikistan is a signatory to international agreements promoting the recognition of refugees' qualifications, such as the 1951 Refugee Convention, the practical implementation of these provisions remains limited. As a result, refugees may find it difficult to have their foreign diplomas recognized, restricting their ability to work in liberal professions or other specialized fields.

In conclusion, while mechanisms exist for recognizing foreign diplomas in Tajikistan, refugees often face significant barriers in navigating these processes. The current legal and policy framework does not always fully support the recognition of qualifications obtained abroad, limiting refugees' access to professional employment opportunities.

    LAW & POLICY

    Related provisions of domestic law or policy

    Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Education

    Legal provision

    Part No. 21 of Article No.23 - Education documents

    Nostrification of Educational Documents from Foreign States The nostrification (recognition) of educational documents issued by foreign states that do not have a treaty or agreement with the Republic of Tajikistan on mutual recognition of educational documents is determined by the authorized state body for supervision in the field of education and science.