Policy on permits required to enter Afghanistan
An Afghan visa issued in 2019
Citizens of all countries require a travel visa to visit Afghanistan . The only exemptions are travelers born in Afghanistan, including those born to at least one Afghan citizen parent or whose parent was 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] Between March 2023 and March 2024, nearly 28,000 foreigners visited Afghanistan for work and tourism purposes.[8] [9] [10]
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^ "Afghanistan sees 28,000 foreigners make inbound, outbound trips in 12 months" . Xinhua News Agency. May 1, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-05 .
^ "Almost 28,000 foreigners visit Afghanistan in past year" . Ariana News. May 3, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-05 .
^ "Nearly 28,000 foreigners visit Afghanistan last year: NSIA" . Pajhwok Afghan News. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-05 .