Visa policy of Afghanistan

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An Afghan visa issued in 2019

Citizens of all countries require a visa to visit Afghanistan. The only exemptions are travelers born in Afghanistan, born to Afghan parents or with parents born in Afghanistan.[1][2][3]

Following the 2021 takeover of the country by the Taliban, diplomatic missions of Afghanistan set up by the former government, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, were instructed by the Taliban to continue their work,[4] and the Taliban government is accepting visas issued by these missions for entry into Afghanistan. Some missions have stopped issuing visas, while others have continued to issue them.[5][6]

In June 2022, government spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said: "Anyone can visit Afghanistan for the purpose of humanitarian activities and tourism."[7]

Visa policy map[edit]

Visa policy of Afghanistan

Proposed reform[edit]

In February 2015, Afghanistan announced visa-on-arrival facility at Hamid Karzai International Airport for business visitors, journalists, athletes, airline staff and passengers in transit from countries that do not have a diplomatic mission of Afghanistan.[8][9] In September 2017, some elements of the proposed reform were adopted.[10] On December 10, 2022, the Taliban Ministry of Industry and Commerce opened the "Afghanistan Investment Desk" at Kabul Airport which will facilitate visas on arrival for certain foreign investors.[11]

Visitors[edit]

Country 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
 Uzbekistan Increase 38,276[12] Increase 32,130[13] Increase 18,900[14] Decrease 15,888[15]
17,802[16]
 Russia Decrease 1,450[17] Increase 1,463[18]
1,357[19]
Other
No data

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Afghanistan International Travel Information". travel.state.gov.
  3. ^ Marcus, Lilit (14 February 2023). "What it's like to travel around Afghanistan now". CNN. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Afghanistan envoys marooned abroad after Taliban's sudden return". Al Jazeera. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  5. ^ Stancati, Margherita (18 January 2022). "Taliban Intensify Efforts to Take Control of Afghanistan's Overseas Embassies". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  6. ^ Qazi, Shereena (17 September 2021). "Afghan embassies running on empty after Taliban's return to power". TRT World. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  7. ^ Stancati, Margherita (20 June 2022). "Taliban Release Five Britons, Resolving Dispute With U.K." The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  8. ^ Afghanistan to issue visas on arrival to cut red tape, boost business
  9. ^ Afghanistan to issue visas on arrival to cut red tape
  10. ^ Foreign investors to get visas on arrival at airport
  11. ^ Eqbal, Saqalain (11 December 2022). "Afghanistan Investment Desk Set Up at Kabul Airport to Facilitate Visa on Arrival". Khaama Press Agency. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  12. ^ "Распределение по странам числа граждан Республики Узбекистан, выехавших из Республики Узбекистан в 2018 году". stat.uz. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  13. ^ "Распределение по странам числа граждан Республики Узбекистан, выехавших из Республики Узбекистан в 2017 году". stat.uz. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  14. ^ "Распределение по странам числа граждан Республики Узбекистан, выехавших из Республики Узбекистан в 2016 году". stat.uz. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Распределение по странам числа граждан Республики Узбекистан, выехавших из Республики Узбекистан в 2015 году". stat.uz. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  16. ^ "Распределение по странам числа граждан Республики Узбекистан, выехавших из Республики Узбекистан в 2014 году". stat.uz. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  17. ^ "Выезд граждан РФ, 2018-17 гг" (PDF). atorus.ru. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  18. ^ "Выезд граждан РФ, 2016-17 гг" (PDF). atorus.ru. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  19. ^ "Выезд граждан РФ, 2016-17 гг" (PDF). atorus.ru. Retrieved 13 March 2019.

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