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Afghanistan visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Italian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanembassy.it
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 Italy
Afghanistan has 1 mission in Italy, with its embassy in Rome.
Afghan citizens travelling to Italy
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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 Italy 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Italian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Italian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Italian citizens apply
In Italy, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Rome, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Italian citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Italian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Italian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Italy
Italy requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Italy and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Italian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Italy?
The Afghan embassy in Italy is in Rome.
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 Italy?
Italy requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Italian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Italian 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.