Citizens who have arrived for employment must obtain a corresponding permit from the regional bodies of the Ministry of Labor.

Foreign citizens living in the country can work as workers and employees in institutions and organizations or engage in other labor activities on the basis and in the manner established for citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan.

The labor standards of Tajikistan apply to non-citizens of Tajikistan who work under an employment agreement (contract) at enterprises located on the territory of the Republic, unless otherwise established by the legislation of the country or an international treaty with its participation.

Requirements for obtaining a work visa to Tajikistan.

Any foreign citizen who plans to live and work in the Republic of Tajikistan must obtain a work visa. The same goes for any family members who plan to travel with them.

In addition to a work visa, foreign workers will also need to obtain a work permit before they can officially begin their work. Documents required to obtain a visa to Tajikistan:

• A passport that has at least two blank pages and is valid for three months;
• An employment contract was signed with a company in Tajikistan
• Invitation letter from the applicant's employer

What is the procedure for obtaining a work visa in Tajikistan?

1. Foreign nationals must submit their visa applications online to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applicants should gather supporting documents in advance as they must upload the documents with their application. After submitting the online application, the applicant will receive an email with further instructions and an invitation to visit the Tajik Embassy or Consulate to be fingerprinted, photographed, and complete the application process at an interview. On the day of the appointment, the applicant must bring his/her passport, as well as the invitation letter and other documents specified in the email.
2. After that, the applicant must remain in the country of residence while waiting for the relevant officials to approve his visa application. Once the application is approved, diplomatic officials will notify the applicant so that he can return to the embassy to collect the visa along with his passport.
3. At this time, the applicant will need to pay the visa fee. After receiving a work visa, the employee can go to Tajikistan.
4. Foreign workers will also need to obtain a work permit before they can start working. In Tajikistan, the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is responsible for issuing work permits.

Note: In Tajikistan, work visas are valid for an initial period of up to three months. After these three months, foreign workers can get a visa extension based on a work permit.