Zambia
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
- 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 Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Zambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,839 km
- 4,279 km
- 5,260 km
Measured from Lusaka, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Sanaa, Yemen (3,839 km), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (4,279 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (5,260 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Zambia is decided by Afghanistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Afghan citizens travelling to Zambia
AfghanistanZambia e-Visa Zambia 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.
Before travelling from Zambia 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 Zambian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zambian citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Zambia. Zambian citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Zambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Turkmenistan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Zambia
Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Zambia?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Zambia. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Sanaa, Yemen, 3,839 km from Lusaka.
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 Zambia?
Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for Zambia, applied for online before travel.
Can Zambian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.