Driving licence renewal in Tajikistan
Renewing a driving license in Tajikistan typically involves submitting an application, presenting necessary documents, undergoing a medical examination, and paying a state fee. The process is managed by the State Automobile Inspectorate (ГАИ) units.
It is generally advisable to begin the renewal process several weeks to a month before the current driving license expires. This allows ample time to gather all required documents, schedule and complete the medical examination, and account for any potential processing delays or appointment availability at the ГАИ offices.
Start 30 days ahead
To account for medical examination, document gathering, and potential processing times or office visits.
The process
- 1Undergo a mandatory medical examination to obtain a medical certificate confirming fitness to drive.
- 2Gather all required documents, including the expiring driving license, passport, medical certificate, and potentially a photo.
- 3Pay the prescribed state duty (государственная пошлина) for the renewal.
- 4Submit the application and all supporting documents to the local State Automobile Inspectorate (ГАИ) unit.
- 5Receive the new driving license once the application is processed and approved.
What to bring
- Expiring (or expired) driving license
- Passport or other identification document
- Medical certificate (медицинская справка) confirming fitness to drive
- Proof of payment of the state duty
- One 3x4 cm color photograph (check specific requirements with ГАИ)
Who handles it
State Automobile Inspectorate (ГАИ) / Управление государственной автомобильной инспекции (УГАИ) – Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan (МВД Республики Таджикистан)
https://mvd.tj/index.php/tj/struktura-mvd/uga
The cost for renewing a driving license in Tajikistan is a state duty (государственная пошлина), the specific amount of which should be confirmed with the State Automobile Inspectorate (ГАИ) or found on their official resources. There is also a separate fee for the medical examination.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure the medical certificate is current and issued by an authorized medical institution.
- Confirm the exact amount of the state duty and acceptable payment methods before visiting the ГАИ.
- Verify the operating hours and specific requirements (e.g., photo size, number of copies) at the local ГАИ unit.
- An expired driving license may incur penalties or require additional steps for renewal, depending on the duration of expiration.
Sources
Other documents in Tajikistan
Driving licence renewal in other countries
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