Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- 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 Saudi Arabia
All missions of Afghanistan in Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan has 2 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah.
Afghan citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
AfghanistanSaudi Arabia Visa required Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Saudi citizens apply
In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
China, Iran, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan admit Saudi citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Afghan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Saudi citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Afghan embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.
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 Saudi Arabia?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel.
Can Saudi citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Saudi 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.