Iran
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanembassy.ir
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 Iran
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- Consular Office of Afghanistan in Jahrom Today · Closed
All missions of Afghanistan in Iran
Afghanistan has 4 missions in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran. Consulates: Mashhad, Zahedan and Jahrom.
Afghan citizens travelling to Iran
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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 Iran 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Tehran and the consulates in Mashhad, Zahedan and Jahrom, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Tajikistan admits Iranian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan, China and Uzbekistan require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Iran
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran. The rule is the same in both directions between Iran and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Iran?
The Afghan embassy in Iran is in Tehran; there are also consulates in Mashhad, Zahedan and Jahrom.
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 Iran?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
Can Iranian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.