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Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish 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
For the tourist visa, Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where Irish citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Ireland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in London459 km
Princes Gate 31, London
- Embassy of Afghanistan in The Hague724 km
Amaliastraat 16, 2514JC 's-Gravenhage
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Paris774 km
Avenue Raphaël 32, 75016 Paris
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Afghanistan covers Ireland from its embassy in London, the United Kingdom (459 km from Dublin). Other nearest Afghan missions to Dublin are in The Hague, the Netherlands (724 km) and Paris, France (774 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Ireland; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Ireland
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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 Ireland 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 Irish citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Irish citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Irish citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Ireland. Irish citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Ireland from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Irish citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Irish citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Irish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Ireland
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland. The rule is the same in both directions between Ireland and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Irish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Ireland?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Ireland. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in London, the United Kingdom for Ireland.
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 Ireland?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
Can Irish citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Irish 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.