9 FAM PART IV  Appendix C, TAJIKISTAN
RECIPROCITY (TAJIKISTAN)
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Class	Fee	No. Applications	Validity
A-1&2 (A)	None	Multiple (B)	24 Months (B)
A-3 /1	None	Multiple	24 Months
B-1&2	None	Multiple	12 Months
C-1,2&3	None	Multiple	3 Months
D	None	Multiple	24 Months
E-1&2 /2	No Treaty
F-1&2	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-1	None	D	D
G-2,4&5	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-3	None	One	3 Months
H-1 thru H-4	None	Multiple	(12) /3
I	None	E	E
J-1&2 /4	None	Multiple	12 Months
K-1&2	None	One	6 Months
L-1&2	None	Multiple	(12) /3
M-1&2	None	Multiple	12 Months
N-8&9	None	Multiple	12 Months
O-1 thru O-3	None	Multiple	(12) /3 
P-1 thru P-4	None	Multiple	(12) /3
Q	None	Multiple	(12) /3
R-1&2	None	Multiple	12 Months
(A)	Diplomatic couriers may be issued A-1 visas valid for multiple applications for entry within 24 months or one entry within 3 months, depending upon the request of the host government.  Courier visas are to be issued within 3 to 5 days from application.
(B)	Nondiplomatic employees of the host government embassy and consulates in the U.S:  visas valid for 24 months and for one entry.
(C)	Air crews:  visas valid for 24 months.  Seamen:  visas valid for 12 months.  The C-1 gets the same validity when accompanied by the D visa.
(D)	Principal resident representative and members of immediate family:  visas valid for 12 months, multiple entries.  Others classified G-1:  visas valid for 3 months and for one entry.

(E)	Correspondents assigned to, and to be resident in, the U.S. and members of their immediate families:  visas valid for 12 months, multiple entries.  Other correspondents classified as I:  visas valid for 3 months and for one entry.
SPECIAL CLEARANCE AND ISSUANCE PROCEDURES (TAJIKISTAN)
"VISAS HORSE" Name Check Requests
(TL:VISA-91;   8-1-94)
A "VISAS HORSE" telegram must be submitted immediately following the issuance of an A, C-3, or G Visa.  The cases of official and diplomatic visa applicants who otherwise require security advisory opinions (DPT-00 CLASS entries; possible ineligibility under INS 212(a)(3), etc.) must be submitted by mean of a "VISAS BEAR" telegram unless the "VISAS PEGASUS" procedure applies [see below].
"VISAS PEGASUS" Name Check Requests
(TL:VISA-91;   8-1-94)
Applicants who are DPT-00 CLASS entries and who are coming to attend pre-ministerial, ministerial, pre-summit, summit, and White House meetings may be issued visas on a postcheck basis provided that a "VISAS PEGASUS" telegram is sent immediately to the Department.
The "VISAS PEGASUS" procedure may only be used by Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) posts.  All other posts must submit a "VISAS BEAR" security advisory opinion request for the type of applicant indicated and must receive the Department's response prior to visa issuance.
DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS (TAJIKISTAN)
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Documents concerning birth, marriage, divorce, and death are all processed by the local state office for registration of civil status (ZAGS) of an individual’s district of residence.  Dushanbe has four districts:  Centralny, Zheleznodorozhny, Oktyabrsky and Frunzensky.  Certificates are given to individuals and their relatives, as appropriate, and a recording is made in the log kept at the district office.

Birth Certificate
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Fee is 100 Tajik Rubles.
Marriage Certificate
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Fee is 12 percent of the average minimum monthly salary (Amms), which is subject to change at any time.
Divorce Certificate
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Fee is 50 percent of Amms.
Reference Certificate (Spravka):  Indicating that a particular registration was processed by a district ZAGS.  Available at no fee.
Adoption Records
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Available at the District and/or City Committee for Education at no fee.
Court Records
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Not available.  The final decision of the judges given in brief are public documents and are available at each district/city court house.  To obtain a copy of a judicial decision, an individual must apply at the court where the case was adjudicated.  Serious crimes such as murder, armed robbery, etc. are adjudicated at the city court only.  District court hears cases involving petty crimes such as public drunkenness, hooliganism, etc.  Records of convictions are not public records and cannot be obtained from the police (militia); however, an individual can obtain a certificate that he/she has never been convicted of a crime from the local militia office in the militia precinct where the individual resides.
VISA ISSUING POST (TAJIKISTAN)
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Dushanbe (E)		NIV only
Immigrant visa applications for nationals of Tajikistan are processed by Amembassy Moscow.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVICED (TAJIKISTAN)
(TL:VISA-91;   8-1-94)
All of Tajikistan

VISA ISSUING POST (TAJIKISTAN)
(TL:VISA-146;   7-1-96)
Dushanbe (E)		NIV only
Immigrant visa applications for nationals of Tajikistan are processed by Amembassy Moscow.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVICED (TAJIKISTAN)
(TL:VISA-91;   8-1-94)
All of Tajikistan