Switzerland
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mission-afghanistan.ch
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 Switzerland
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Geneva
Rue de Varembé 3, 1202 Genève
Afghanistan has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Geneva.
Afghan citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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 Switzerland 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Swiss citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swiss citizens apply
In Switzerland, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Geneva, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Swiss citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Swiss citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Switzerland?
The Afghan embassy in Switzerland is in Geneva.
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 Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Swiss citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.