Maldives
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- 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 Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,645 km
- Consulate of Afghanistan in Karachi2,398 km
Clifton Block 5 ST-26 PB, Karachi
- 3,040 km
The nearest Afghan missions to Malé are in Mumbai, India (1,645 km from Malé), Karachi, Pakistan (2,398 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,040 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Afghanistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Afghan citizens travelling to the Maldives
AfghanistanMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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.
Before travelling from the Maldives 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
China, Tajikistan and Pakistan admit Maldivian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues Afghan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in the Maldives?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest Afghan consulate is in Mumbai, India, 1,645 km from Malé.
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 the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Afghan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.