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Tajikistan age-verification & online ID laws

Proposed Under-14 social-media ban proposal effective proposed

In late 2025 a member of Tajikistan's parliament introduced a proposal to bar under-14s from social media.

Laws & bills on record

Social media

Proposed
Bill / statute
Under-14 social-media ban proposal
Status
Proposed bill (not yet law)
Effective
proposed (approx.)
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.

In late 2025 a member of Tajikistan's parliament introduced a proposal to bar under-14s from social media. The country's internet is already heavily censored, with many platforms and independent outlets routinely blocked.

Timeline
  • Nov 1, 2025Proposed
  • Nov 1, 2025MP introduces under-14 social-media ban proposal

Source: cepa.org

VPN restrictions

Heavy state censorship with vague VPN rules; the government periodically blocks VPN and proxy services and restricts access to independent media.

Source: ipdrop.io

Frequently asked questions

Does Tajikistan require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Under-14 social-media ban proposal is proposed, effective proposed. In late 2025 a member of Tajikistan's parliament introduced a proposal to bar under-14s from social media.

Are VPNs restricted in Tajikistan?

Heavy state censorship with vague VPN rules; the government periodically blocks VPN and proxy services and restricts access to independent media.

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