France
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires French 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 amb-afg.fr
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 France
Afghanistan has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Afghan citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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 French citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long French citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Paris, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for French citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit French citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to France
France requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Afghan embassy in France?
The Afghan embassy in France is in Paris.
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 France?
France requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; French 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.