The Taliban-run National Statistics and Information Authority has reported that 2,337 foreign nationals entered and exited Afghanistan during the month of Asad 1404 (July–August 2025).
According to the data, 1,306 foreigners—including 67 women—arrived in Afghanistan, while 1,032 people, including 30 women, departed. Only 22 travelers entered by air, with the vast majority opting for land routes, particularly the Silk Bridge crossing in Nimruz province.
Of those who entered the country, 283 were registered as tourists visiting historical sites, while the rest were recorded as arriving for “work and study.” The authority did not clarify the nature of these employment or educational opportunities, even though Afghanistan has some of the weakest job markets and education systems in the region.
By comparison, in the months of Jawza and Saratan (May–July 2025), the Taliban reported 5,196 foreign entries and exits combined.
Women have consistently accounted for a portion of these travelers, though their numbers remain relatively low.
Despite official claims that many foreigners come for work or education, observers note the lack of transparency surrounding these visits, raising questions about their true purpose amid Afghanistan’s economic collapse and restrictive environment.
