Afghanistan
China
China visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at af.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Afghanistan
China has 1 mission in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Kabul.
Chinese citizens travelling to Afghanistan
ChinaAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Afghanistan to China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in China
How long Afghan citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
In Afghanistan, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Kabul, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Laos, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Nepal, Myanmar, North Korea and Russia require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Afghanistan requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for China?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Afghanistan?
The Chinese embassy in Afghanistan is in Kabul.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Afghan citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.