Afghanistan • Entry and exit formalities

Tourist Visa

Tourist visas are granted to all foreign nationals who intend to visit Afghanistan for tourism or for visiting their friends and family. Tourist visas are valid for 3 months with a single entry. The period of stay in Afghanistan 30 days within the validity period. All visas for Afghanistan are issued on a valid passport. We do not issue visas for travel document holders.

How to Apply

In Person

1. Prepare the required documents
2. Book an appointment online

 By Post

1. Prepare and post the required documents
2. Include a pre-paid return envelope to return your documents back to your address
3. Attach a Postal order

What documents you need to apply

1. Duly completed and signed Visa Application Form
2. One standard passport size photo
3. Valid Passport
4. Proof of Address in the UK
5. Itinerary from a registered travel agency in Afghanistan including details of flights, accommodation addresses and places you will be visiting (If applicable). 
6. Invitation letter (if applicable)
7. Personal statement explaining the purpose of the visit and confirming the risks involved in travelling to Afghanistan.  

Fees

£140.00 (Single entry visa with 3 months validity 30-day Stay)

(We do not accept cash payments- CARD ONLY)

Processing Time

•   7 working days

Important Information

• Tourist visas are not extendable and non-convertible
• All fees paid for the visa application are non-refundable irrespective of the outcome of the application. The validity of the visa begins from the issue date of the visa