United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati 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 afghanconsulate.ae
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 the United Arab Emirates
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- Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai City
Villa 23 - Jafilia 38 B St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Villa 23, Dubai
Today 08:30–16:00
All missions of Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan has 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates, with its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City. Consulates: Dubai City.
Afghan citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
For a trip from the United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
In the United Arab Emirates, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City and the consulate in Dubai City, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
China, Iran, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan admit Emirati citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Emirati citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The Afghan embassy in the United Arab Emirates is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City; there is also a consulate in Dubai City.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from Afghan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.