Taliban’s Economic Commission Discusses Residency Permits for Foreign Investors in Afghanistan

The Economic Commission of the Taliban administration, led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, held its regular session on Saturday, with the primary focus on granting residency permits to foreign investors in Afghanistan.

According to information released by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office for Economic Affairs, the proposal was made to grant foreign investors residency permits valid for one to ten years in exchange for their investments. After discussion, this proposal was approved by the commission members.

Following the meeting’s decision, a designated committee was tasked with drafting the regulations for issuing residency permits based on the amount of investment and finalizing the relevant categories. This committee’s report is expected to be presented at the next session of the Economic Commission.

This decision comes as the Taliban administration continues to emphasize facilitating foreign investment. However, critics argue that the lack of legal transparency, extensive social restrictions, and the absence of international recognition remain serious obstacles to establishing sustained trust among foreign investors in the country.