Alright, let’s talk about getting an Afghanistan ID card, or as they call it, a Tazkira. Man, it was a trip, let me tell you.
First off, I gotta say, I’m not Afghan, but I needed this ID for some work stuff. So, I started digging around, trying to figure out how this whole thing works. Turns out, there are a couple of types of Tazkiras – the old-school paper one and a newer electronic one, called e-Tazkira.
I heard that the e-Tazkira is the way to go. It is good for like 10 years and you need it for a bunch of things over there, like getting a job, going to school, or even opening a bank account. Sounds important, right?
So, I started looking into the process. What I found out is that they’re rolling out these e-Tazkiras in phases. I heard they started with a few government agencies, and then in different areas.
The Process
Here’s what I gathered about the steps:
- Find the Right Place: There are specific offices where you can apply. It’s not like you can just walk into any government building.
- Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork: You know how it is. There’s always a ton of forms to fill out. I heard you need some documents to prove who you are.
- Wait in Line: From what I read, there can be some serious waiting involved. People said it’s a good idea to get there early.
- Get Your Picture Taken: They take your photo for the ID.
- Pay the Fee: Of course, there’s a fee. Nothing’s free, right?
- Wait Some More: After all that, you gotta wait for them to process your application and actually print your ID.
Now, I didn’t go through all this myself since I ended up not needing the ID after all. But I did a ton of research, and it seems like a real process. Some folks online were saying it can take a while, and it’s not always smooth sailing.
One interesting thing I learned is that if you’re an Afghan kid born outside the country, your folks can get something called a “birth declaration” from the hospital. Then, they can take that to an Afghan embassy, and they’ll issue a birth certificate. Pretty neat, huh?
Anyway, that’s the gist of what I found out about getting an Afghanistan ID card. It’s definitely an experience, and if you ever need one, be prepared for a bit of an adventure. It is not a simple task. Remember this is just based on my research, so if you are really going for it, you better check with the official sources to get the latest info. It is always changing over there.