Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Afghanistan
Capital City
Kabul
Language
Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Currency
Afghan afghani
Region
Asia
Landlocked
Yes
Afghanistan Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Afghanistan Passport is currently ranked Number 199 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 28. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Afghanistan’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Afghanistan 50% in total score
For the Afghanistan Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Afghanistan a Travel Score of 38 which means that Afghanistan passport holders can enter a total of 38 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Afghanistan 20% in total score
For the Afghanistan Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Afghanistan a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Afghanistan allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Afghanistan Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Afghanistan a Perception Score of 10, meaning that Afghanistan citizens are refused entry to a substantial number of countries and/or encounter substantial hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Afghanistan Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Afghanistan a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Afghanistan citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Afghanistan Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Afghanistan a Freedom Score of 10, meaning that Afghanistan citizens have low freedom.
