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Afghanistan visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese 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
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.
Afghan missions in Japan
Afghanistan has 1 mission in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo.
Afghan citizens travelling to Japan
AfghanistanJapan Visa required Japan 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.
Japanese citizens planning a trip to Afghanistan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Japanese citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Japanese citizens apply
In Japan, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Tokyo, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
China, Iran, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Japanese citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Japan
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Japanese citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Japan?
The Afghan embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.
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 Japan?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Can Japanese citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Japanese 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.