Afghanistan
France
France visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at af.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Afghanistan
- Embassy of France in Kabul
Anqaraa Street, Kabul
France has 1 mission in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Kabul.
French citizens travelling to Afghanistan
FranceAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in France
How long Afghan citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Kabul, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Afghanistan
French citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for France?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Afghanistan?
The French embassy in Afghanistan is in Kabul.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
French citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for France 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.