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Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ottawa.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 Canada
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa
Argyle Avenue 240, Ottawa
Afghanistan has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Afghan citizens travelling to Canada
AfghanistanCanada Visa required Canada 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.
Before travelling from Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Ottawa, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Canadian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan, China and Iran require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Canada?
The Afghan embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
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 Canada?
Canada requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.