Afghanistan
Canada
Canada visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where Afghan citizens apply for a visa for Canada
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Canada in Islamabad373 km
Diplomatic Enclave, Sector G-5, Islamabad
- 751 km
- Consulate General of Canada in Chandigarh831 km
Purv Marg 178-178A, 160002 Chandigarh
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers Afghanistan from its embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan (373 km from Kabul). Other nearest Canadian missions to Kabul are in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (751 km) and Chandigarh, India (831 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Afghanistan is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Canadian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Afghanistan to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Afghanistan from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canadian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Afghanistan?
No. Canada has no embassy in Afghanistan. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan for Afghanistan.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Can Afghan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.