Briefing note

Tackling the Tazkira (National ID) Documentation Gap Among Afghan Returnees

Published 26. Mar 2026
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This briefing document aims to highlight the importance of the Tazkira, its role in facilitating access to vital services, and the role the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) plays in obtaining the Tazkira.

By focusing on the context of mass returns and displacement, this document will outline how obtaining a Tazkira is a fundamental requirement for the legal, social, and economic reintegration of returnees, and how addressing this gap is crucial to Afghanistan's recovery and stability.