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Afghanistan visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,538 km
- Consulate of Afghanistan in Karachi2,411 km
Clifton Block 5 ST-26 PB, Karachi
- 3,199 km
Measured from Colombo, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Mumbai, India (1,538 km), Karachi, Pakistan (2,411 km) and Zahedan, Iran (3,199 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
AfghanistanSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
For a trip from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Tajikistan admits Sri Lankan citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and China require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Afghan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Sri Lanka?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Afghan consulate is in Mumbai, India, 1,538 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Afghan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.