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Afghanistan business visa

Business visa

In short

Afghanistan’s business visa is issued on the basis of a valid business licence, a copy of the passport and supporting bank statements. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul gives a validity of one month to three years and a fee of USD 40 to 300.

checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Validity
One month to three years
Fee
US$40Lowest published amount; the Ministry gives a range of USD 40 to 300
Where to apply
An Afghan embassy or consulate abroad

Who it is for

The business visa is for people travelling for commercial purposes who can show a valid business licence and their financial position. The Ministry does not publish further conditions. People invited to work with a licensed company or institution in Afghanistan use the entry visa instead.

Documents and fee

The Ministry lists a valid business licence, a copy of the passport and supporting bank statements. Validity ranges from one month to three years and the fee from USD 40 to 300; the Ministry does not explain how the amount within that range is set.

Required documents

Identity

  • A photograph and a photocopy of the passport, if the mission asks for them
  • Copy of passport

Money

  • Supporting bank statements
  • Visa fee (USD 40 to 300)

Work

  • Valid business licence
  • Reference letter from the company
  • Company documents: tax certificate, list of authorised signatures, activity certificate and trade register entry

Other

  • Completed and signed visa application form of the mission where you apply

Where to apply

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul states that its embassies and consulates abroad issue Afghan visas in all categories, and its list of foreign missions covers about two dozen countries. Before applying, contact the mission you plan to use and confirm which documents it wants and how the fee is paid.

  1. Contact the Afghan embassy or consulate you plan to use and confirm current requirements and payment.
  2. Complete the visa application form of the mission responsible for your country of residence with accurate details (some missions use an online form) and print it.
  3. Prepare your business licence, passport copy and bank statements.
  4. Submit the application and pay the fee the mission sets within the published range.
  5. Hand in the form and attachments at the mission during its opening hours, or by appointment if it requires one.
  6. Collect your passport from the mission once the visa is issued.
  7. If you stay on in Afghanistan, apply for a residence visa before your visa runs out.

Staying on

Foreigners who continue their stay in Afghanistan on a business visa can obtain a residence visa, valid for one month to one year at USD 50 for each month.

Frequently asked questions

How long is an Afghan business visa valid?

From one month to three years, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What does it cost?

Between USD 40 and 300.

Is a business licence required?

Yes. The Ministry lists a valid business licence together with a passport copy and bank statements.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Afghanistan

Visits and short stays

Study and training

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: One month (continued with a residence visa)

Residence

Online travel permits

Afghanistan visa guide