8,560 foreign nationals recorded entering or exiting Afghanistan in three months

The General Directorate of Statistics and Information reported that 8,560 foreign nationals were recorded entering or exiting Afghanistan during the first three months of 1405, corresponding to the months of Hamal, Jawza, and Saratan. The figures encompass movements via both airports and land ports across the country.

Breakdowns show that 4,568 foreign nationals arrived during this period. This number includes 191 women. In comparison, 3,992 foreign nationals departed, among whom 121 were women. Land ports accounted for the bulk of these entries, totaling 4,503 arrivals, while only 65 came by air.

Of those who entered, 609 foreign nationals visited ancient and historical sites. The rest arrived primarily for employment opportunities. The Nimroz port saw the highest volume of arrivals at 2,718. Herat followed with 1,462 entries through its land ports and airport. Aqina port in Faryab province recorded 264 arrivals, and Ishkashim port in Badakhshan had 62. The remaining movements occurred at Hairatan port and Mazar-i-Sharif airport.

This data provides insight into the patterns of international travel and border activity in Afghanistan over the specified timeframe.