Sweden
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires Swedish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanembassy.se
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.
Afghan missions in Sweden
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Stockholm
Skepparbacken 2B, Saltsjö-Duvnäs, Stockholm
Afghanistan has 1 mission in Sweden, with its embassy in Stockholm.
Afghan citizens travelling to Sweden
AfghanistanSweden Visa required Sweden 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 Sweden 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).
Good to know
How long Swedish citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Swedish citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swedish citizens apply
In Sweden, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Stockholm, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Swedish citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Swedish citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Swedish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Sweden
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden. The rule is the same in both directions between Sweden and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Swedish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Sweden?
The Afghan embassy in Sweden is in Stockholm.
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 Sweden?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Can Swedish citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Swedish 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.