Cape Verde
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Madrid3,429 km
Calle de Nuria 16, 28034 Madrid
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Geneva4,438 km
Rue de Varembé 3, 1202 Genève
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Paris4,443 km
Avenue Raphaël 32, 75016 Paris
Measured from Praia, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (3,429 km), Geneva, Switzerland (4,438 km) and Paris, France (4,443 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Cape Verde; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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 Cape Verde 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).
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Turkmenistan and China require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Afghan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Cape Verde?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,429 km from Praia.
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 Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Afghan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean 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.