Afghanistan
Russia
Russia visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanistan.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Afghanistan
- Embassy of Russia in Kabul
Кабул, 7 район, Аюб Хан Мена, ул. Дар-уль-Аман, Kabul
- Consulate General of Russia in Mazari Sharif
Afghanistan, Balkh province, Hairatan (85 km from Mazar-i-Sharif), Taasisote Chubi district, Mazār-e Sharīf
All missions of Russia in Afghanistan
Russia has 2 missions in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Kabul. Consulates: Mazari Sharif.
Russian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
RussiaAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Russia
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Kabul and the consulate in Mazari Sharif, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Russia?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Afghanistan?
The Russian embassy in Afghanistan is in Kabul; there is also a consulate in Mazari Sharif.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Can Afghan citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Russia 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.