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Turkey visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kabil-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Afghanistan
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- Consulate General of Turkey in Mazari Sharif
Char Rahi Qebadi to Chowk Zarat, Mazar-i-Sharif
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All missions of Turkey in Afghanistan
Turkey has 2 missions in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Kabul. Consulates: Mazari Sharif.
Turkish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Kabul and the consulate in Mazari Sharif, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Georgia, Iran, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Afghanistan?
The Turkish embassy in Afghanistan is in Kabul; there is also a consulate in Mazari Sharif.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Can Afghan citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.