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Afghanistan visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Afghanistan requires Thai 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 Thai citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Thailand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Jakarta2,326 km
Jalan Dokter Kusuma Atmaja 15, DKI Jakarta
- Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi2,917 km
Shanti Path 5/50-F, 110021 New Delhi
- 3,302 km
The nearest Afghan missions to Bangkok are in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,326 km from Bangkok), New Delhi, India (2,917 km) and Beijing, China (3,302 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Thailand is decided by Afghanistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Afghan citizens travelling to Thailand
AfghanistanThailand e-Visa Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thai citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Thai citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Thailand. Thai citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Thailand from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Thai citizens
China and Tajikistan admit Thai citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Thailand
Afghan citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Thailand?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Thailand. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2,326 km from Bangkok.
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 Thailand?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Thai citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Thai 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.