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Afghanistan visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Afghan missions in China
Afghanistan has 1 mission in China, with its embassy in Beijing.
Afghan citizens travelling to China
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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.
For a trip from China 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Beijing, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Iran and Uzbekistan admit Chinese citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to China
Afghan citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in China?
The Afghan embassy in China is in Beijing.
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 China?
Afghan citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Can Chinese citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.