Despite the official deadline for the digital registration of pensioners in Tajikistan having passed more than 20 days ago, the process of electronic identification is still ongoing. Officials at the Social Security and Pension Fund have not provided official comments on the matter. However, a visit to at least two pension departments in the capital revealed that registration for pensioners is still underway.
The registration process, which began in the second half of November, was initially scheduled to conclude by December 30, 2025, in all cities and districts of the country. However, observations made on January 20 at two pension offices in the capital showed that pensioners are still coming in to register. Some individuals who had already completed their digital registration were called in again for a second time.
An employee from the Shohmansour district pension department, who asked to remain anonymous, explained that the repeat visits were due to "technical issues" that prevented their data and facial images from being properly uploaded to the system.
At the Social Security and Pension Fund office in Dushanbe, officials confirmed that the exact number of registered pensioners in the capital is currently unavailable. They did not specify a final deadline for the registration process but mentioned that "this process will continue, and all pensioners will undergo authentication when receiving their pensions."
Despite repeated inquiries from Asia-Plus about the registration statistics, the Tajikistan Social Security and Pension Fund has yet to respond.
Previously, the agency reported that, as of December 11, 2025, around 40% of pensioners had completed their digital registration or authentication.
It’s important to note that the decision to introduce digital registration and authentication for pensioners was made by the Tajik government on October 31, 2025. A working group was established through an order issued by the agency's director on November 14, 2025.
Pensioner data is being registered via mobile phones, with photographs and personal information being uploaded into a special system. To register, pensioners must visit one of the agency’s offices with an official identification document.
Earlier, the agency had announced that pensioners could register at any of the agency's offices, not necessarily the one in their place of permanent residence. Additionally, pensioners residing abroad could complete their registration upon returning to Tajikistan. Those unable to visit the office due to illness or disability would be registered at home by agency employees.
The purpose of the program, according to the agency, is to ensure "transparency and management efficiency." The registration will be carried out in all 68 cities and districts across the country.
As of January 1, 2026, official data indicates that Tajikistan has 877,206 pensioners. The average pension amounts are as follows: 509 somoni for the insurance pension, 641 somoni for the labor pension, and 362 somoni for the social pension.
