India has resumed issuing visas to Afghan nationals across multiple categories — such as student, business, medical, and entry — after suspending the issuance of visas after the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) regained power in August 2021.
The updated visa policy, reflected on India’s official visa portal, includes categories for artists, cultural figures, investors, sportspersons, and family members of Indian citizens or students.
This move signals a gradual re-engagement with Afghanistan under IEA rule.
India had previously suspended visa services due to security concerns and only offered limited emergency visas.
The policy change follows recent diplomatic efforts, including talks between Indian and IEA officials about facilitating Afghan students and patients traveling to India.
