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FDA Apostille for Tajikistan

Tajikistan has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 31 October 2015. An FDA export certificate for a registration or import file in Dushanbe needs one U.S. Department of State apostille, with no Tajik consulate legalization. Upload the digital certificate and we return it apostilled by FedEx.

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Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your apostilled document via FedEx.

Processing time 9 business days
  • No document shipping is required.
  • You may update your own FedEx AWB or create a new one.
  • Expedited processing times are offered.
  • Credit card payments are accepted.
  • The U.S. Department of State fee is already included.
  • No separate U.S. Department of State form is needed.
  • Track your order history and expenditures online.
Exp. Service fee$68 / Doc.
US Dept. of State fee$20 / Doc.
Total:$88 / Doc.
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Why Tajikistan Asks for an Apostilled FDA Certificate

In Tajikistan, the Ministry of Health oversees medicines and medical goods under Law No. 39 on Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Activities, and it is the single authority for pharmaceutical import licences. Products must be registered before they can be imported, and goods need a certificate of conformity, or recognition of one, at customs. Registration files rely on documents from the country of origin, and for U.S. products those come from the FDA.

Tajikistan is a smaller market, often supplied through regional distributors that also cover Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The FDA is a federal agency, so only the U.S. Department of State can apostille its certificates. We handle that and ship the apostilled certificate to you or straight to your Tajik representative.

Which FDA Certificate Does Your Tajik Importer Need?

Match your product to the Tajik authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.

Product typeTajik authorityFDA certificate
MedicinesMinistry of Health and Social Protection, under Law No. 39 on PharmaceuticalsCertificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability
Medical devices & medical goodsMinistry of Health and Social ProtectionCertificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability
Food, ingredients & infant formulaSanitary and epidemiological authorities, with conformity assessmentCertificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate
Dietary supplements & medical foodsHealth and sanitary authorities, depending on classificationCertificate of Free Sale (CFS)
Cosmetics & personal careConformity assessment through Tajikstandard and sanitary authoritiesCertificate for Cosmetics

The Ministry of Health handles medicines, medical goods and their import licences. Food and cosmetics go through sanitary and conformity procedures. Your Tajik representative will confirm the current requirements and which FDA certificate each authority expects.

How the FDA Apostille for Tajikistan Works

The Hague Apostille Convention has been in force for Tajikistan since 31 October 2015, so a single apostille from the U.S. Department of State makes your FDA certificate valid there. There is no embassy visit, consular stamp or second legalization step.

  1. Upload your FDA certificate

    Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Tajikistan as the destination.

  2. We review it

    We check that the certificate is complete, FDA-signed and ready for the State Department.

  3. State Department apostille

    We submit it to the Office of Authentications and track it until the apostille is issued.

  4. FedEx delivery

    The apostilled certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Dushanbe or anywhere else.

Exporting to Tajikistan: What to Prepare

Apply a month ahead

Tajik import licences for pharmaceuticals should be requested at least one month before importation, and they can't be expedited on request. Have your registration and the apostilled FDA certificate behind it ready well before the shipment date.

A local branch or representative

Foreign companies must be registered in Tajikistan, and foreign legal entities need a branch or representative office there before applying for licences. Make sure the company names on your FDA certificate match your Tajik partner's documents.

Certificates of conformity at customs

At import, customs expects a certificate of conformity, or its recognition, alongside the import licence and commercial documents. The apostilled FDA certificate supports registration, while conformity certification is a separate step.

Tajik and Russian translation

Tajik is the state language, and Russian is widely used in business and administration. Files typically need a certified translation into Tajik or Russian. Apostille the FDA certificate first, then translate it, so the apostille is included.

FDA Apostille Cost for Tajikistan

ItemAmountNotes
Our service fee$68 / doc.Review, submission, tracking and FedEx dispatch
U.S. Department of State fee$20 / doc.Paid by us on your behalf
Total$88/ doc.Standard processing: 9 business days. Expedited options available.

FDA Apostille for Tajikistan: FAQs

Is Tajikistan a member of the Hague Apostille Convention?

Yes. Tajikistan joined by accession, and the Convention has applied there since 31 October 2015. A U.S. Department of State apostille is enough, so no Tajik consulate legalization is required.

Who regulates medicines in Tajikistan?

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection, under Law No. 39 on Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Activities. It is also the single authority for pharmaceutical import licences.

How early should I apply for a Tajik import licence?

At least one month before importation. Licences cannot be expedited on request, and goods arriving before the licence is issued are not provided for.

Does my FDA certificate need a translation?

Usually yes, a certified translation into Tajik or Russian. Translate after the apostille is attached.

Which FDA certificate do I need for Tajikistan?

A CPP for medicines, a CFG for medical devices and conventional foods, a Certificate of Free Sale for dietary supplements, and a Certificate for Cosmetics for cosmetic products. Products not sold in the U.S. need a Certificate of Exportability.

How long does an FDA apostille for Tajikistan take and what does it cost?

Standard processing takes 9 business days and costs $88per document: our $68 service fee plus the $20 U.S. Department of State fee. Expedited options are available.

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Collagen and gelatin exports (EU health certificate or SRM certificate).

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  • We accept credit card payments.
  • Track your order history and expenses online.
  • The U.S. Department of State fee is already included.
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  • We use the State Department minimum processing time.
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  • U.S. Department of State Form DS-4194 is not required; we handle it.

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