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Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian 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
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Athens3,608 km
Γιασεμιών 7, Athens
- 3,658 km
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Madrid3,666 km
Calle de Nuria 16, 28034 Madrid
Measured from Abuja, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Athens, Greece (3,608 km), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (3,658 km) and Madrid, Spain (3,666 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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 Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Turkmenistan, China and Uzbekistan require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Nigeria
Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Nigeria?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Athens, Greece, 3,608 km from Abuja.
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 Nigeria?
Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.