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Afghanistan visa requirements for Qatari citizens

Qatari citizens need an eVisa for Afghanistan. Apply on the official website.

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AFG

Afghanistan

eVisa

An online visa for eligible tourists and short personal visits.

Visa
eVisa
Max stay
30 days
Valid for
90 days
Last updated
11 November 2026

Special rules for Qatari citizens in Afghanistan

  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Afghanistan for any reason. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
  • Visitors may apply for an e-Visa in other countries, excluding some countries of residence (include Qatar).

What to do

  1. Apply on Afghanistan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.

  2. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.

  3. Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.

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Ways into Afghanistan

Apply before travel for a tourist stay.

  • eVisaTourist eVisaAn online visa for eligible tourists and short personal visits.
    Stay
    30 days
    Valid for
    90 days
    Processing
    7–28 days
    Entries
    Single

    How to apply

    1. Register and fill in the online form.
    2. Upload your papers and pay within 2 days.
    3. After approval, pay the balance within 7 days.
    4. Download your visa.
    • The older online consulate form still needs an embassy visit.
    • The linked portal's full application rules could not be read.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalApproved arrival visaA visa at Kabul airport for invited visitors with prior ministry approval.
    Stay
    30 days
    Valid for
    30 days
    Fee
    US$200

    How to apply

    1. Get an official letter or invitation.
    2. Get approval from Afghanistan's foreign ministry before travel.
    3. Use the approved visa route at Kabul International Airport.

    Documents required

    • Official group letter or invitation
    • Foreign ministry approval
    • The letter must come from an Afghan group or international group working there.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredTourist visaA visa for people visiting Afghanistan for tourism.
    Stay
    30 days
    Valid for
    90 days
    Fee
    Embassy fees can differ

    How to apply

    1. Fill in and print the visa form.
    2. Take your passport and documents to an Afghan embassy.

    Documents required

    • Valid passport
    • Hotel booking
    • Visa form
    • Nationality certificate
    • 2 recent photos, white background
    • Payment receipt
    • Parent consent or court permission, under-18s
    • The ministry lists a fee of 80 USD.
    • The online tourist visa is listed separately.
    Official page
Sources (23)Last updated 11 November 2026

Embassies for this trip

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  • Embassy

    Embassy of Afghanistan, Doha

    Doha

Coming from Qatar

  • Plugs C FAdapter for some
  • MoneyAFN ؋
  • Time+1h 30m
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageDari
  • Emergency119 police112 ambulance

Planning your Afghanistan trip

Best time to go: Kabul has its most pleasant weather in April, May and September. This describes the weather only; serious security risks remain.

  • Bamiyan ValleySee ancient monastery caves, the empty niches of the destroyed Buddhist statues, Shahr-e Gholghola ruins and the red fortress at Shah-e Zohak.
  • Band-e Amir National ParkSix connected blue lakes sit among dry mountains at 2,900 metres. Access rules change and sometimes restrict women from entering.
  • Blue Mosque, Mazar-i-SharifThis major cultural centre is known for its colourful tilework.
  • Great Mosque and Herat CitadelThe mosque has mosaics from the Timurid period. The ancient citadel offers wide views over the city.
Read the full Afghanistan guide

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Afghanistan

About Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South and Central Asia, crossed by the Hindu Kush range.

Capital
Kabul
Money
Afghan afghani (؋)
Languages
Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Time zone
UTC+04:30
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+93
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Questions

Are there special rules for Qatari citizens visiting Afghanistan?

Do qatari citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Qatari citizens need an eVisa for Afghanistan. Apply on the official website.

How long can qatari citizens stay in Afghanistan?

Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Where do I apply online for Afghanistan?

Only on Afghanistan's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.

Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help qatari citizens enter Afghanistan?

We have no record of Afghanistan relaxing its rules for qatari citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.

Do afghan citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Afghan citizens need an eVisa for Qatar. Apply on the official website.

Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Afghanistan?

None of the 10 other Asia passports we compared enter without applying first.

Which countries near Afghanistan are easier for qatari citizens?

Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Maldives Nepal, and 3 more let qatari citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Afghanistan?

Apply on Afghanistan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.

What money is used in Afghanistan?

Afghan afghani (؋). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Afghanistan?

Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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