07 April 2007

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for VISITORS to REPUBLIC of TAJIKISTAN

We wish all visitors pleasant stay and great rest in beautiful land of Tajikistan. By national year of tourism, in interest of maximum comfort and ease of foreign guests, conforming to Presidential Decree 4826b/28 of 02/14/2006, the process of registration is now streamlined and simplified.

1. REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLIANCE TO NEW SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE
All foreign guests holding earlier OVIR registration must re-apply in order to conform to the new registration regime. Fines for non-compliance will be levied in accordance with applicable decrees and statutes, at set minimum $25 / day, $15/day for war veterans and CIS nationals with validated and pre-approved documentation.

2. DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE
OVIR registration must be completed within 72 hours arrival through Dushanbe International Airport, those crossing overland entrance via Pjandzh, Pandzikent, Khorog, Konibedum shall complete registration in place within 48 hours at their convenience.

3. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants for registration should have the following of documents in own possession at arrival of OVIR office:
  • passport with valid Tajik visa and entry stamp;
  • completed and stamped customs declaration with applicable addendum for each non-salable personal item cash value greater than US$55 / 142.50 Somuni;
  • notarized and stamped letter of invitation, 3 copies;
  • two passport photos, black and white, 3X4.5cm, in compliance with reg. 7257/16.

4. INITIAL REVIEW and COMMENCEMENT
Upon inspection and approval of documents at OVIR office registration process may begin. Applicants will complete document «OVIR Registration Simplified Form 2007». Dissemination of documentation regime Monday and Thursday 10:30-12:00.

5. DISBURSEMENT and DISSEMINATION
«OVIR Registration Simplified Form 2007» will be completed with seven (7) copies at applicant expense delivered for OVIR office (2), Militia Precinct closest localization of place of registration (2), «National Documentation Archive in name of President Imomali Rachmunov» (1), and Customs and Immigration office point of departure (2). Acceptance of documentation regime varies by location, applicants responsible for checking with each office to meet confirmation time of local regime.

6. FINALIZATION and FORMALIZATION PROCEDURE
Presentation of receipt of payment to OVIR office will result in issuance «OVIR Registration Confirmation» on passport and departure tax card, and is valid for six months or until end of calendar year. Keep receipts for inspection by Customs and Immigration upon departure.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Priority Seating in OVIR Waiting Area
Priority of seating in OVIR waiting areas is in accordance as follows: war veterans, those over 65 years of age, the infirm, pregnant women, mothers with accompanying children under 2 years, OVIR staff in pursuance of legitimate OVIR business.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Those Ineligible for Streamlined Registration
Citizens of Argentina, Belorus, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Republic of South Africa, United States, and Uzbekistan must comply with standard OVIR Registration procedures as outlined in OVIR internal code 1983346-26/71 and/or 25/18. Other applicants may also be denied eligibility for the expedited procedure at the discretion of OVIR officials.