As of now, there are 27,703 individuals listed as debtors by Tajikistan's Penal Enforcement Service. Of these, 11,553 were added to the "blacklist" in 2025, thus being prohibited from leaving the country, Akhtam Abdullozoda, head of the Penal Enforcement Service, told reporters in Dushanbe on February 10. According to him, compared to 2024, the number of debtors has increased by 7,579 individuals.
The Service reports that the travel ban has yielded positive results. In 2025, 2,156 individuals fully paid off their debts, amounting to a total of 33,018,575 somoni, 108,560 USD (over 1,018 somoni), and 1,736 Belarusian rubles (about 5,600 somoni). Compared to 2024, the number of debtors settling their obligations has increased by 341 individuals, with the total amount of debts growing by 12,109,393 somoni, 74,316 USD, and 1,736 Belarusian rubles.
These debts arise from unpaid alimony, fines, loans, and other obligations. The Penal Enforcement Service initiates recovery procedures when a debt exceeds 10 indicators. All actions taken by the service are based solely on judicial decisions, with debtors being placed on the "blacklist" through a court ruling.
Akhtam Abdullozoda emphasized that restrictions on debtors' ability to travel abroad and limitations on certain legal services have been effective. The Service is also studying international practices for forced debt recovery. He stated, "Even if a debtor travels abroad for medical treatment, it will not be grounds for lifting the travel ban. We remove individuals from the blacklist daily once their debts are cleared. When a person arrives at the airport and finds they are listed as a debtor, they can pay their debt at a corresponding terminal, and the system will automatically lift the restrictions."
Alijon Aminzoda, head of the Organization and Enforcement Control Department, told Asia-Plus that 27,703 individuals are currently banned from leaving Tajikistan due to their debts. The list only includes those who are legally required by a court to settle their obligations. The goal of this measure is to enforce debt recovery from individuals and legal entities based on court orders.
In addition, 3,893 individuals and legal entities were added to the Unified State Register of Debtors in 2025. According to this register, relevant state bodies, notaries, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, registration services, and other agencies are prohibited from processing requests from these individuals and entities.
