Afghanistan
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Arab Emirates visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofaic.gov.ae
Which United Arab Emirates visa?
Tourist visa (30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry) and 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
- Fee
- AED 200
- Processing time
- About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days
All visa types for the United Arab Emirates
For the tourist visa, the United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200, and applications are made on smartservices.icp.gov.ae. Processing time, as the United Arab Emirates states it: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days.
Emirati missions in Afghanistan
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Kabul
Anqaraa Street, Kabul
The United Arab Emirates has 1 mission in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Kabul.
Emirati citizens travelling to Afghanistan
United Arab EmiratesAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the United Arab Emirates can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
How long Afghan citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
The e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates is applied for online on its official government portal; Afghan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
The United Arab Emirates’ neighbours for Afghan citizens
Saudi Arabia requires Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Emirati citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Emirati citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Afghan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Emirati embassy in Afghanistan?
The Emirati embassy in Afghanistan is in Kabul.
How much does the United Arab Emirates tourist visa cost?
The United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200 for the tourist visa. Processing time: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Emirati citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates.
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.