Afghanistan Approves Legal Residency for Foreign Investors

The Taliban administration has announced the approval of a plan that allows foreign investors to obtain legal residency in Afghanistan for a period ranging from one to ten years in exchange for their investments.

According to the deputy spokesperson of the Taliban administration, the plan was approved by the Economic Deputy Office of the Prime Minister and aims to encourage foreign investors to engage in economic activities in the country.

The details provided state that the duration of the residency granted to foreign investors will be directly linked to the amount of their investment in Afghanistan; the larger the investment, the longer the residency period.

However, economic experts emphasize that attracting foreign investment cannot be achieved solely by granting residency. Ensuring security, legal transparency, and political stability are fundamental factors in building investor confidence—issues that have faced serious challenges in Afghanistan in recent years.