Sunday, April 26, 2026- Afghanistan’s government has called on its nationals currently stranded in Qatar while awaiting U.S. visa processing to return home, urging them to “come back with confidence” despite ongoing uncertainty around resettlement pathways.
The appeal targets hundreds of Afghans—many of whom worked with or were connected to U.S. programs—who have been stuck in limbo for months at a transit facility in Doha as their immigration cases remain unresolved.
Officials in Kabul say the country is safe and insist returnees will not face threats, framing the move as a practical solution to prolonged delays in third-country resettlement.
However, many of those affected remain unwilling to return, citing fears of reprisals tied to their past affiliations and the lack of clarity over long-term protection or legal guarantees if they go back.
The situation reflects a wider global backlog in Afghan relocation cases, with thousands still stranded in transit hubs such as Qatar due to slowed or frozen visa processing systems.
While negotiations for alternative resettlement options continue, the Afghan government’s latest call highlights the growing pressure on displaced citizens caught between stalled immigration systems and uncertain return conditions.
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