Article 85 of the Constitution states that a person who is nominated or appointed as a member of the National Assembly should have the following qualifications in addition to those considered by voters.

1. Should be the citizen of Afghanistan, or has obtained the citizenship of the state of Afghanistan at least ten years before becoming a candidate.

2. Should not have been convicted by a court for committing a crime against humanity, a crime, or sentenced of deprivation of his civil rights.

3. Members of Wolesi Jirga should be Twenty Five years old at the date of candidacy.

Also, according to the recent legislative decree, filing deposit for a parliamentary (Wolesi Jirga) candidate shall be 30000 Afghani.

In addition, candidates for parliamentary election must present the names, registration card numbers, and signature or thumbprints of 1000 eligible voters.