The burgeoning interrelations among nations have formed the cornerstone in facilitating cross-border communication and establishing connections among individuals from diverse nationalities, prompted by reasons such as marriage, collaborative endeavors, educational pursuits, tourism, among others, leading them to sojourn in foreign lands governed by legal frameworks distinct from their own. Consequently, these individuals often grapple with a plethora of challenges and legal issues during their residency. Over the years, a considerable number of foreign nationals, hailing from jurisdictions characterized by varying legal paradigms, have taken up residence and employment in Afghanistan. This study aims to elucidate the legal standing of foreign nationals as delineated within the domestic legislation of Afghanistan, a nation governed by Islamic Sharia law. The outcomes of this research are poised to equip legal practitioners with insights into their forthcoming obligations while furnishing readers with valuable legal knowledge. The data underpinning this investigation, sourced through library and documentary inquiries, underwent scrutiny via a descriptive-analytical methodology, supplemented primarily by a content analysis framework. The analysis underscores that, while the legal system in Afghanistan generally upholds the rights and civil liberties of individuals from diverse nationalities, the burgeoning complexity of contemporary cross-border relations necessitates continued diligence and concerted efforts to address emerging challenges.
Keywords: Afghanistan, Foreign Nationals, Rights, Laws, Regulations
Ahmad Haneef HANEEF (PhD) (Responsible author)
Assoc. Prof. at the Department of law, Faculty of Law and political Science, Al-Beroni University, Kapisa – AFGHANISTAN
Abdul Malik SEDIQI
Assist. Prof. at the Department of law, Faculty of Law and political Science, Al-Beroni University, Kapisa – AFGHANISTAN