Are you planning to leave Tajikistan? Maybe for work, for studies or to join your family abroad? If you do, please consider the below points in order to stay safe and so that people cannot take advantage of you!
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Be Informed
Before deciding to migrate, find out as much as you can about the place where you will stay, about the work you will do, about other people who will go with you. Consult the Migrant Resource Centre materials. Talk to your friends and family, local authorities, and representatives of various NGOs.
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Migrate legally
Migrate only if you have all the required documents you need, including your visa and work permit. Illegal migration puts you under many risks, including exploitation for work without pay.
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Know the Recruiter
Do not trust everyone. Find out as much as you can about the recruitment agency that is assisting you in landing a job abroad. What is their reputation? Do they have a license for their work? Are they asking you to lie about yourself or to work without a contract? If in doubt, please reconsider your decision to work with such agencies.
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Sign a Contract
Contracts are important! Ask to have a contract signed with the recruitment agency. When you find work, ask to have a contract signed with your employer. Without a contract, your work is not legal.
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Protect Your Documents
Keep your personal documents safe. Make photocopies of your passport, visa, work contract, etc. Keep the originals in a safe place and keep photocopies with yourself. Do not give your documents to other people and do not let anyone else keep them.
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In an Emergency
Be prepared. Always carry with you a list of important telephone numbers, including the local police, ambulance, fire department, your friends and family, your embassy or consular department, NGOs, trade unions, and migrant associations.
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Keep in touch with other people
Do not be alone. Keep regular contact with your friends and family back in your home country. Let them know if you are well and safe. Befriend and interact with other migrants. This way you can help and support one another.
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Protect yourself
If you have problems, talk to your supervisor at work first. If that does not help, reach out to the trade unions and NGOs to seek advice and protection. Finally, you can always report the problem to the authorities, for example, the Tajik Embassy, and ask for their protection.