The Government of Tajikistan on January 3 issued a decree to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cancellation of visa requirements for holders of passports for international travels.  

The decree, which is posted on the Justice Ministry’s website for legal information, in particular, orders the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies to take necessary measures to ensure implementation of the mentioned MoU.  

Besides, the Foreign Ministry is instructed to notify the Iranian side about the implementation by Tajikistan of internal state procedures necessary for the entry of this MoU into force. 

Recall the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Tajikistan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on cancellation of visa requirements for holders of passports for international travels for citizens of Tajikistan and Iran was signed in Dushanbe on November 8 this year during Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s official visit to Dushanbe.

In December, the Iranian Cabinet has decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 more countries, including Tajikistan.

IRNA reports that speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami said on December 13 that the decision is aimed at boosting tourism arrivals and attracting more visitors from countries around the world.