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Afghanistan visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
- 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 Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,472 km
- 2,796 km
- 3,940 km
The nearest Afghan missions to Kigali are in Sanaa, Yemen (2,472 km from Kigali), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2,796 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,940 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Rwanda is decided by Afghanistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Afghan citizens travelling to Rwanda
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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 Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Rwanda from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Turkmenistan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Rwanda
Afghan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Rwanda?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Sanaa, Yemen, 2,472 km from Kigali.
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 Rwanda?
Afghan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.