Date of publication:
02/03/2026
Tajikistan
How do domestic laws and policies define "family"?
Assessment by population
Analysis
Tajikistan’s legislation does not offer a precise definition of kinship or family structure for refugees and asylum seekers. Instead, a broader approach is applied, similar to that for citizens, which may not always address their particular needs. The family structure is governed by various legal acts. According to the Housing (Article No.24), Civil (Article No.226), Criminal Procedure (Article No.6), and Family (Article No.2) Codes, family members include spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, as well as adoptive parents and children under guardianship.
Related provisions of domestic law or policy
Civil Code of the Republic of Tajikistan
- Year: 2023
- Type: Domestic law
- Rights Category: Freedom of movement, Housing, land & property, Family life
- Link to external source: https://www.adlia.tj/show_doc.fwx?rgn=797&conttype=2
Legal provision
Article 226 - Exercise of Personal Non-Property Rights
An individual exercises their personal non-property rights independently. In the interests of minors, as well as adults who, due to health conditions, are unable to independently exercise their personal non-property rights, these rights are exercised by parents or other legal representatives. In cases and in the manner prescribed by law, the personal non-property rights of a deceased person may be exercised and protected by close relatives, as well as other persons authorized by them. Unless otherwise stipulated by law, "close relatives" refers to parents, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.
Housing Code of the Republic of Tajikistan
- Year: 2022
- Type: Domestic law
- Rights Category: Housing, land & property
- Link to external source: http://www.portali-huquqi.tj/publicadliya/view_qonunhoview.php?showdetail=&asosi_id=25819
Legal provision
Article 24 - Family Members of the Owner of a Residential Premises
The spouse, children, parents, grandfather, grandmother, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of the owner of the residential premises who permanently live with them in the residential premises are considered family members of the owner. In exceptional cases, other individuals may be recognized as family members of the owner of the residential premises if they have lived permanently in the premises with the owner with the owner’s consent. Disputes about recognizing a person as a family member of the owner of a residential premises are resolved in court.