AfghanistanVisits and short stays

Afghanistan visitor visa

Visitor visa (relatives and friends, sports competitions, exhibitions)

In short

Afghanistan’s visitor visa is for foreign nationals visiting relatives and friends or taking part in sports competitions and exhibitions. Afghan missions abroad issue it with a validity of three months and a stay of one to three months; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives a fee range of USD 80 to 240.

checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
One to three months
Validity
Three months
Fee
US$80Lowest published amount; the Ministry gives USD 80 to 240
Work
No
Where to apply
An Afghan embassy or consulate abroad

Who it is for

Foreign nationals travelling to Afghanistan to visit relatives and friends, to take part in sports competitions or to attend exhibitions. Foreign nationals of Afghan origin who meet the Ministry’s conditions can enter with an entry permit instead of a visa: those whose passport shows Afghanistan as place of birth, or who hold a tazkira, an Afghan passport or a certificate of identity from an Afghan mission.

Documents and fee

The Ministry does not list documents for this visa beyond the purpose of the trip, so ask the issuing mission. The visa is valid for three months, allows a stay of one to three months and costs USD 80 to 240.

Required documents

Identity

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

Money

  • Fee of USD 80 to 240

Other

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

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Family

  • Documents on the purpose of the visit, as the mission requests
  • Afghan-origin travellers: tazkira, Afghan passport or identity certificate (entry permit route)

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. Check whether you qualify for the visa-free entry permit as a person of Afghan origin.
  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. Contact the Afghan embassy or consulate you plan to use and confirm current requirements and payment.
  4. Submit the application with the documents the mission asks for and pay the fee.
  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. Travel within three months and keep to the permitted stay.

Applying at a mission

Submit the application to the Afghan embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence. Missions set their own opening hours and appointment rules and may use their own application form, so check these with the mission before you go. Allow for the visa to be collected from the mission once it is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Which visa do I need to visit family in Afghanistan?

The visitor visa, unless you are of Afghan origin and qualify for the entry permit.

Does the visitor visa cover sports events?

Yes. The Ministry lists sports competitions and exhibitions alongside family visits.

Do Afghans with foreign passports need a visa?

Not if their passport shows Afghanistan as birthplace or they hold a tazkira, Afghan passport or Afghan identity certificate. Those who have renounced Afghan citizenship are treated as foreigners.

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

Business and self-employment

Study and training

Work

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

Residence

Online travel permits

Afghanistan visa guide