United Kingdom
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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
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 Kingdom
Afghanistan has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Afghan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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).
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long British citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the Afghan embassy in London, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for British citizens
Uzbekistan admits British citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan, China and Iran require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Afghan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
British citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Afghan embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Afghan embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 Kingdom?
Afghan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; British 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.