Somalia
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali 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 Somali citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,484 km
- 2,273 km
- 2,674 km
Measured from Mogadishu, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Sanaa, Yemen (1,484 km), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2,273 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (2,674 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Somalia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Somalia
AfghanistanSomalia e-Visa Somalia 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 Somalia 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 Somali citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Somali citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Somalia from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Turkmenistan, China, Iran, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Somalia
Somalia requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Somali citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Somalia?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Somalia. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Sanaa, Yemen, 1,484 km from Mogadishu.
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 Somalia?
Somalia requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Somali 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.