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Afghanistan visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires German citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanembassy.berlin
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 Germany
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- Consulate General of Afghanistan in Munich
Nördliche Münchner Straße 12, 82031 Grünwald
- Consulate General of Afghanistan in Bonn
Liebfrauenweg 1a, 53125 Bonn
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All missions of Afghanistan in Germany
Afghanistan has 4 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Consulates: Munich, Bonn and Berlin.
Afghan citizens travelling to Germany
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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 Germany 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).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long German citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How German citizens apply
In Germany, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Berlin and the consulates in Munich, Bonn and Berlin, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for German citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit German citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Germany
Germany requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires German citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Germany?
The Afghan embassy in Germany is in Berlin; there are also consulates in Munich, Bonn and Berlin.
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 Germany?
Germany requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can German citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; German 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.