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Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Austrian citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires Austrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanistan-vienna.org
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Afghan missions in Austria
Afghanistan has 1 mission in Austria, with its embassy in Vienna.
Afghan citizens travelling to Austria
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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.
Before travelling from Austria to Afghanistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Austrian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Austrian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Austrian citizens apply
In Austria, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Vienna, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Austrian citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Austrian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Austrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Austria
Afghan citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Austria and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Austrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Austria?
The Afghan embassy in Austria is in Vienna.
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 Austria?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.
Can Austrian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Austrian 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.