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Afghanistan transit visa

Transit visa

In short

Travellers crossing Afghanistan on their way to another country need a transit visa, issued by Afghan missions abroad to people who already hold a valid visa or travel documents for their destination. It is valid for one month and allows a stay of three to six days; the fee is USD 80 to 150.

checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Three to six days
Validity
One month
Fee
US$80Lowest published amount; the Ministry gives USD 80 to 150
Work
No
Where to apply
An Afghan embassy or consulate abroad

Who needs it

The transit visa is for people who intend to pass through Afghanistan and already hold a valid visa or travel document for the country they are heading to.

Documents and fee

Show your passport and the visa or travel document for your destination. The visa is valid for one month for a stay of three to six days, and costs USD 80 to 150.

Required documents

Identity

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

Travel

  • Valid visa or travel document for the destination country

Money

  • Fee of USD 80 to 150

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. Obtain the visa for your final destination first.
  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. Apply for the transit visa 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. Cross Afghanistan within the three to six days allowed.

Extensions

The Embassy in Ankara’s visa page says a transit visa is not extended except in emergencies, such as the death of a travel companion, an unexpected incident, a road closure or the closure of the departure or destination airport. Leave Afghanistan within the permitted stay of three to six days.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I stay on an Afghan transit visa?

Three to six days, within a validity of one month.

What is required?

A valid visa or travel document for the destination country.

Where do I apply?

At an Afghan political or consular mission abroad.

Can an Afghan transit visa be extended?

Only in emergencies such as the death of a travel companion, road closures or airport closures, according to the Embassy in Ankara.

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