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Afghanistan visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canberra.mfa.af
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
For the tourist visa, Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Afghan missions in Australia
Afghanistan has 1 mission in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra.
Afghan citizens travelling to Australia
AfghanistanAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Travel advice for Afghanistan
- 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.
For a trip from Australia to Afghanistan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Australian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Australian citizens apply
In Australia, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Canberra, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Australian citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Australian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Australia
Australia requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Australia?
The Afghan embassy in Australia is in Canberra.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan 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.