Afghanistan Passport Visa Requirements

May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).

Travelers must have a valid visa for the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, United States, a Schengen country, United States green card or Saudi Arabia (excluding Hajj and Umrah visas).

Registration upon arrival for stays longer than five days is mandatory.

The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.

Afghans who worked for the Canadian Government (military or development projects) may be eligible for Asylum under

24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports.

From 2025, the Tourist card will be replaced by an e-Visa. This will be valid until June 30.

Visa not required for passengers aged 50 years and above or 16 years and below.

Credit card payment transactions are not accepted when applying for e-Visa.

All residents of Saudi Arabia (including Afghan nationality) can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Tbilisi Airport.

Afghans who worked for the German Government may be eligible for assistance leaving Afghanistan.

Afghan citizens are subjected to the calling visa category, a designation applied to nationals considered to have specific vulnerabilities or risks related to ideology, politics, economy, society, culture, security, or immigration. Prior approval from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta is required before applying for a visa. In addition to holding a visa, travelers must obtain a reference letter from the Directorate General of Immigration and present the invitation letter submitted with their visa application before traveling to Indonesia.

Confirmation from the Israeli Foreign Ministry before a visa is issued.

Nationals who reside in Saudi Arabia (Including Afghan nationality) are able to apply for a tourist visa online (Single entry visa for a stay up to 90 days).

Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.

For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.

Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.

Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.

Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan passports issued prior to 2004 and after 2021 do not meet the requirements of a passport or certificate of identity under New Zealand immigration law; these passports are therefore unacceptable for travel to New Zealand and visas will not be endorsed in them. Passports issued by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan between 2004 and 2021 are recognised. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa in an acceptable travel document may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority before departure.

Visa on arrival if holding valid visas of United States, Canada, and Schengen Member state

To date, no one has been successful in obtaining a Pakistani visa through the online portal. How Afghans can obtain a Pakistani visa is by consulting a travel agency or "commission worker," who is often an associate of the Pakistani government operating surreptitiously. They usually charge between 800 USD and 1,000 USD per person to obtain a visa that is supposed to be free of charge. In fact, citizens of the U.S., Canada, the U.K., any of the Schengen Area countries, Australia, and New Zealand who were born in Afghanistan are denied visas or entry for ambiguous reasons.

Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.

Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an e-Visa application.

Visitors can apply for a visa on the Hayya website.

Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel. Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card. Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.

Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.

May apply using 'Smart service'.

Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions. Afghans who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. Government, ISAF, or R.S. for more than one year may be eligible for a Special Immigrant Visa Afghans who have worked for US-based NGOs, media organizations, or for/on behalf of the U.S. government for less than one year may be eligible for Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation

e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Only Phú Quốc island has a visa exemption for up to 30 days.

Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).