Afghanistan
Iran
Iran visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Iran visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanistan.mfa.gov.ir
Which Iran visa?
Tourist visa (B) and pilgrimage visa (C)
Key facts
- Fee
- €50
- Processing time
- The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Iran’s tourist visa costs €50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Iranian missions in Afghanistan
- Embassy of Iran in Kabul Today 09:30–12:00
- Consulate General of Iran in Mazari Sharif
Char Rahi Qebadi to Chowk Zarat, Mazar-i-Sharif
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All missions of Iran in Afghanistan
Iran has 3 missions in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Kabul. Consulates: Mazari Sharif and Kandahar.
Iranian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
IranAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of Iran
Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Iran, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Iran
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Iran 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 Iranian embassy in Kabul and the consulates in Mazari Sharif and Kandahar, or to a visa centre acting for Iran; fees, documents and processing times are published by Iran.
Iran’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Afghanistan requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Iran.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Iran?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
Where is the Iranian embassy in Afghanistan?
The Iranian embassy in Afghanistan is in Kabul; there are also consulates in Mazari Sharif and Kandahar.
How much does the Iran tourist visa cost?
Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Afghan citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Iran 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.