South Korea
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean 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 South Korean citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in South Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 950 km
- 1,158 km
- Consulate General of Afghanistan in Almaty4,223 km
Zharokov Street 330, Алматы
The nearest Afghan missions to Seoul are in Beijing, China (950 km from Seoul), Tokyo, Japan (1,158 km) and Almaty, Kazakhstan (4,223 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from South Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to South Korea
AfghanistanSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long South Korean citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Korean citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in South Korea. South Korean citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to South Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit South Korean citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires South Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to South Korea
South Korea requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
South Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in South Korea?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in South Korea. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Beijing, China, 950 km from Seoul.
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 South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; South Korean 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.