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Afghanistan visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanembassy.org
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: One month
- Business visa Validity: One month to three years
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: One to three months
- Student visa Maximum stay: One to three months
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 Turkey
All missions of Afghanistan in Turkey
Afghanistan has 2 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul.
Afghan citizens travelling to Turkey
AfghanistanTurkey Visa required Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Iran and Uzbekistan admit Turkish citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan, China and Tajikistan require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Turkey
Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Turkey?
The Afghan embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
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 Turkey?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Can Turkish citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.