Iraq
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where Iraqi citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Iraq on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 696 km
- 987 km
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Ankara1,260 km
Cinnah Caddesi 88, 06551 Ankara
The nearest Afghan missions to Baghdad are in Tehran, Iran (696 km from Baghdad), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (987 km) and Ankara, Turkey (1,260 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Iraq; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Iraq
AfghanistanIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Afghanistan
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 Iraq 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Iraq. Iraqi citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Iraq from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Iran admits Iraqi citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan, China and Uzbekistan require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Iraq
Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Iraq?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Iraq. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Tehran, Iran, 696 km from Baghdad.
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 Iraq?
Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.