KABUL(The COW News Digital) The Afghan passport has been declared the world’s weakest, leaving its citizens with extremely limited travel options under the Taliban’s rule. According to recent rankings by Gulf News, Afghanistan’s travel document sits at 101st position globally, allowing holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 26 countries.
Experts attribute this decline to a combination of political instability, diplomatic isolation, and security concerns. The Taliban’s hardline policies have not only restricted Afghan citizens’ mobility but also damaged the country’s international reputation. Analysts say that decades of mismanagement and current extremist governance have left Afghanistan increasingly cut off from the global community.
The passport’s low ranking highlights the broader challenges facing Afghans, including limited economic opportunities, ongoing security threats, and the growing humanitarian crisis. “The country’s foreign policy failures, combined with internal instability, have effectively closed doors for Afghan citizens worldwide,” said a regional security analyst.
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In addition to mobility restrictions, recent Taliban edicts have further isolated the country. International industrial exhibitions and professional gatherings now largely exclude Afghan women, reflecting the government’s increasingly restrictive stance on gender participation in public life. This not only hampers women’s social and economic contributions but also reinforces Afghanistan’s isolation on the global stage.
Human rights organizations warn that Taliban policies continue to undermine both national security and regional stability. Afghanistan, once a country with growing international engagement, is now viewed as a hub of economic collapse and a breeding ground for extremist activity. “Taliban governance has created a humanitarian and security vacuum,” noted one foreign affairs expert.
While the world watches, ordinary Afghans face the consequences: restricted travel, limited opportunities abroad, and heightened vulnerability at home. The decline of the Afghan passport is a stark indicator of the broader crisis, signaling that international engagement and trust in Afghanistan have eroded under Taliban rule.
As Afghanistan grapples with this isolation, global observers emphasize the urgent need for political reforms, inclusive governance, and international dialogue to restore mobility and basic freedoms for Afghan citizens.
