Mohammad Ismail, a father of an Afghan family, moved to Islamabad after the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan to provide educational opportunities for his daughters. However, he is now facing serious problems in renewing his visa and continuing his children's education. While the family's main goal for migrating was to continue their daughters' education, they are now forced to return to Afghanistan and abandon their studies.
Challenges of Visa Renewal and Daughters' Education
According to Mohammad Ismail, one family member's visa has been rejected at least three times, and two other visas are pending in the system. He says, "In the past, some Afghans could obtain a visa for Pakistan by paying money, but now this route has largely closed off." His daughters, who were studying in the tenth grade, are now faced with online educational programs that do not have satisfactory quality. This situation has raised serious concerns about their educational future.Read more: Message from the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Iranians residing in South Korea
Visa Restrictions and Their Impact on Afghan Lives
With rising tensions in the relations between the Taliban and Pakistan, medical visas for Afghans have also been severely restricted. Ahmad, a source in Kabul, says, "Tourist and business visas have been halted, and obtaining a medical visa is also dependent on specific conditions." This trend has caused serious problems for Afghans seeking treatment or business opportunities. Even countries like Iran and Kazakhstan have significantly reduced visa issuance for Afghans, impacting their daily lives.While some Afghans manage to obtain visas due to military ties with the Taliban and their relatives, many ordinary individuals face serious challenges. These visa restrictions have affected not only travel and trade but also education and healthcare for Afghans. Fereydoun, an Afghan trader, says, "In the past, obtaining a visa for Iran was a normal and low-cost process, but now the conditions have changed." These changes have severely impacted families' lives, trapping many of them in a "geographical prison."
Overall, the visa issuance situation for Afghans has turned into a serious crisis, the consequences of which affect not only individuals' lives but also the Afghan community on a larger scale. While some countries are tightening visa issuance, others are seeking solutions to mitigate the problems arising from these restrictions. However, for many Afghans, a bright future does not seem likely, and these challenges continue.
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