Netherlands
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires Dutch citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanistanembassy.nl
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 the Netherlands
- Embassy of Afghanistan in The Hague
Amaliastraat 16, 2514JC 's-Gravenhage
Afghanistan has 1 mission in the Netherlands, with its embassy in The Hague.
Afghan citizens travelling to the Netherlands
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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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Dutch citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Dutch citizens apply
In the Netherlands, applications go to the Afghan embassy in The Hague, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Dutch citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Dutch citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Dutch citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Afghan embassy in the Netherlands?
The Afghan embassy in the Netherlands is in The Hague.
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 Netherlands?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Can Dutch citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.