Last Change:
03/17/2025
Law 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.
Selected provisions
1) Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan have the right to receive housing for temporary use in accordance with the housing legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
2) Foreign citizens and stateless persons do not have the right to acquire ownership of buildings, residential houses, or other premises that are part of the housing fund (except for inheritance by legal heirs), unless otherwise provided by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan or international legal acts recognized by Tajikistan.
3) The rules for providing real estate for the placement of diplomatic missions, equivalent representations of international organizations, and consular institutions of foreign states in the Republic of Tajikistan are determined by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.
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.
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.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons residing in the Republic of Tajikistan have the right to receive education on an equal basis with the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, in accordance with the procedures established by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan have the right to health protection.
The procedure for providing medical assistance to foreign citizens and stateless persons who have arrived in the Republic of Tajikistan for temporary residence is determined by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons shall insure their life and health in accordance with the procedure and conditions established by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan may own personal property, inherit and bequeath property, hold copyright to scientific works, literary and artistic works, discoveries, inventions, industrial designs, as well as other property and non-property rights, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons permanently residing in the Republic of Tajikistan have the right, on an equal basis with the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, to join trade unions, scientific, cultural, and sports societies, as well as other public associations, except for political parties, provided that this does not contradict the founding documents of these associations and the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
1) Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan have the right to access and benefit from cultural achievements on an equal basis with the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan.
2) Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan are required to treat historical and cultural monuments, as well as other cultural values of the Republic of Tajikistan, with care and respect.
1) Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan enjoy the rights and freedoms established by law and bear obligations and responsibilities on an equal basis with the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, except in cases provided by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
2) Foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan are equal before the law, regardless of nationality, race, gender, language, religious beliefs, political position, social status, education, or property.
3) In relation to citizens of states where the rights and freedoms of citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan are restricted, the Republic of Tajikistan may impose appropriate restrictions.
4) The exercise of rights and freedoms by foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Tajikistan must not harm the interests of the state, the rights, or the legitimate interests of the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan and other persons.
1) Foreign citizens and stateless persons are guaranteed freedom of conscience on an equal basis with the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan.
2) It is prohibited to incite hostility and hatred based on religious affiliation.