How to obtain citizenship by birthright?
A child whose parents or sole parent are citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan at the time of his birth is considered a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan, regardless of his place of birth.
If the parents have different citizenships, one of whom was a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan at the time of the child’s birth, the child acquires citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan if he: – was born on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan; – was born outside the Republic of Tajikistan, and the parents or one of them at that time permanently resided in the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan.
If the parents have different citizenships, one of whom at the time of the child’s birth was a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan, and the other was a foreign citizen, if during this period of time they permanently resided outside the Republic of Tajikistan, the citizenship of the child born outside the Republic of Tajikistan is determined with the written consent of the parents.
If the parents do not reach agreement within a period of time (no more than three months from the date of birth of the child) and, according to the legislation of the state of his birth, he is not granted citizenship of this state, the child is considered a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan.
A child, one of whose parents at the time of his birth was a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan, and the other was a stateless person or was an unknown person, regardless of place of birth, is considered a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan.
If the paternity of a child is established, whose mother is a stateless person and whose father is a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan, the child, regardless of place of birth, is recognized as a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan.
If the fact of the birth of a child is recognized by a woman who is a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan, if the father is a stateless person, the child, regardless of the place of birth, is recognized as a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan.
A child born on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan from stateless persons, if both of them or one of them permanently resides in the Republic of Tajikistan, is recognized as a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan.
A child born on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan, whose parents are unknown, acquires citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan.
A child born on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan, whose parents are foreign citizens, or one of his parents is a foreign citizen and the other is a stateless or unknown person, is considered a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan if, according to the legislation of these states, he is not granted citizenship.
Features and advantages of the agreement on dual citizenship between Russia and Tajikistan
Registration is handled by the hotel management, and the cost of registration is included in the payment for accommodation. At the same time, citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan who are in Russia may not register for migration for 15 days. The procedure for registering a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation for Tajiks is no different from other foreigners. It is important to comply with all rules and requirements. Under the simplified program, only those Tajiks who:
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According to the law, notification of second citizenship must be submitted within a strictly prescribed period. Failure to comply with the rules and requirements entails an administrative fine in the amount of 200 thousand rubles. Also, a preventive measure in the form of 400 hours of correctional labor may be applied to violators of the law.
How to acquire citizenship by admission?
Foreign citizens and stateless persons, on the basis of their application, can be granted citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan in accordance with the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan”.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons who have reached the age of eighteen, regardless of nationality, race, gender, language, religion, political position, education, social and (or) financial status, have the right to apply for citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan.
In what cases is citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan restored?
Persons who have lost the citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan due to a change in the citizenship of their parents, at their request, can be restored to citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan within five years after reaching the age of eighteen.
Persons who have lost citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan due to adoption may, upon their petition, be restored to citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Persons who previously held citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan may, upon their request, be restored to citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan.
What are the general conditions for admission to citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan?
The general conditions for admission to citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan are: – permanent uninterrupted residence of foreign citizens and stateless persons on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan for five years from the date of receipt of a residence permit until the day of application for admission to citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan, if their one-time departure is the borders of the Republic of Tajikistan during the year did not exceed three months, with the exception of travel for training, treatment and business trips; – knowledge of the state language at the communication level; – lack of grounds for criminal prosecution.
Obtaining Russian citizenship by citizens of Tajikistan in 2021: where to go and what to do
Despite official permission to keep their native passport, some Tajiks prefer to renounce citizenship of the country, for which there may be personal reasons or a desire, for example, to take a post in Russian government bodies.
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Tajikistan is the only country with which the Russian Federation has signed an agreement regulating issues of dual citizenship. This document essentially allows citizens to have two passports at the same time and enjoy the social benefits of both states. The agreement came into force more than 20 years ago (April 26, 1997), and the question of how a citizen of Tajikistan can obtain Russian citizenship in 2021 has not lost its relevance. In this material we analyze the main points of obtaining a Russian passport by a Tajik.
Is there a simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship?
The Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan” provides for a simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan. According to the above Law, the following persons have the right to a simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship:
– persons with outstanding achievements in the field of science, technology, health and sports, merits in the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Tajikistan and the implementation of universal human values;
– veterans of the Great Patriotic War who had citizenship of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and living on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan;
– a child or incompetent person under the guardianship or trusteeship of a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan;
– a child or incompetent person who is under full state care in an educational or medical institution, a social welfare institution or in another similar institution of the Republic of Tajikistan;
– persons born in the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, who had citizenship of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, who lived or are living in states that were part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, but who did not receive the citizenship of these states and are, as a result, stateless persons.
The following persons can also apply for citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan with a reduction of half the period of permanent residence (five-year period):
– stateless persons;
– foreign citizens whose father or mother at birth were citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, who acquired citizenship of a foreign state by birth, within five years after reaching the age of eighteen;
– foreign citizens whose father or mother are citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan;
– persons born on the territory of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic who had citizenship of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
The procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship by a citizen of Tajikistan in 2021
To become a Russian citizen, a person from Tajikistan must live in the Russian Federation for more than 5 years without leaving the country for a long time. This period may be reduced if the applicant has refugee status or applies for political asylum. Also, the presence of serious achievements in the field of science, culture and other areas is the basis for accelerated registration of citizenship.
Citizenship is defined as a person’s belonging to a particular state and the extension of rights and obligations established by law to him. This means that a citizen can enjoy all the social benefits and benefits of his country, while complying with the rules and regulations adopted in the state. How can a citizen of Tajikistan obtain Russian citizenship in 2021? Is it possible to have dual citizenship? Let us note that the relations between Tajikistan and Russia are special, and we will discuss what this is further.
Procedure for completing and submitting an application for citizenship issues
An application for citizenship issues addressed to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan is submitted in two copies, filled out by hand or using technical means to the internal affairs bodies of the Republic of Tajikistan at the place of residence of the applicant; and for persons living outside the country - to the relevant diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Tajikistan abroad.
The petition must be signed personally by the applicant, indicating the date of preparation. If a petition is submitted by a person who, due to physical disabilities, illness, illiteracy or any other reasons, but can personally sign the petition, on his behalf, in his presence, the official accepting the petition is made.
What are the requirements for documents?
The following documents must be attached to the application submitted to diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Tajikistan abroad: – original and photocopy of identification documents of the applicant; – autobiography; – four photographs measuring 4x6 cm on a white background; – receipt of payment of state duty (consular fees); – a certificate of good conduct from the state (states) of which the person is a citizen and from the state in which the applicant lived and lives; – a certificate from the place of residence about family composition – a certificate about the presence (absence) of infectious, drug addiction and mental diseases.
Submitted documents must be translated into the state language. The accuracy of the translation of documents is certified by a notary. Documents issued by the competent authority of a foreign state, in order to be recognized as valid in the Republic of Tajikistan, must be legalized or have an apostille affixed to them, unless otherwise provided by international treaties recognized by the Republic of Tajikistan.
How to obtain a residence permit for citizens of Tajikistan
If we talk about what is needed to obtain a residence permit for citizens of Tajikistan, there are two ways: the first is simplified, the second is more complex. In the latter case, a citizen of Tajikistan will first have to apply for a temporary residence permit in the country. This document requires you to live in Russia for at least a year, after which you can begin collecting a package of documents for obtaining a residence permit.
As mentioned above, there is a shorter way that the following categories can use:
- highly qualified specialists who have received work as part of Russian enterprises and companies, as well as members of their families;
- participants in resettlement programs;
- foreigners coming to the state to obtain temporary asylum.
Those who do not fall into any of the categories will still have to initially obtain a permit to stay on the territory of the Russian Federation and live there for at least a year.
The application and the certificates required to obtain a residence permit must be submitted no later than six months before the expiration of the temporary residence permit.
The deadline for obtaining a residence permit is two and a half years after receiving a temporary permit. If you miss this period, you will have to open the temporary residence permit again.
List of documents
The entire package of documents is submitted to the department of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the place of residence, it includes:
- passport of a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan or another type of document confirming citizenship and identity;
- temporary residence permit, previously issued in the manner prescribed by law;
- a certificate of income, which confirms the financial possibility of living in Russia, that is, corresponds to the subsistence level in force in the Russian Federation;
- if a citizen is declared disabled, he must provide a certificate confirming this status;
- conclusion of a medical institution that the foreign applicant does not have HIV infection, as well as other types of infectious diseases that are dangerous to others;
- a certificate confirming the availability of a place to live;
- results of exams on knowledge of the history of the state, the Russian language and the fundamentals of the legal framework.
In addition, you will need to draw up an application according to the specified sample and prepare photographs for documents. Do not forget also about the need to pay state duty.
For those preparing to obtain a residence permit, we recommend studying the full list of documents for applying for a residence permit.
What are the processing times for citizenship applications?
The period for consideration of requests and proposals on issues of citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan, making decisions on acquiring citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan, termination of citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan cannot exceed one year from the date of filing the request, submitting the proposal and all necessary documents, properly executed.
Repeated requests for acquisition of citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan or termination of citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan are accepted for consideration no earlier than one year after the previous decision was made.
If previously unknown circumstances are identified, repeated requests may be accepted for consideration without observing the one-year period after the previous decision was made.
