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Afghanistan visas

Afghanistan business visa

Certain foreign investors can have visas on arrival facilitated by the Afghanistan Investment Desk at Kabul Airport. General business visa details are not specified.

Ways to get a Afghanistan business visa

  1. Investor visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Certain foreign investors qualify for help obtaining a visa on arrival through the Afghanistan Investment Desk.

Who needs it

Foreign business visitors generally need a visa unless they qualify for an exemption.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders with qualifying Afghan birth or parentage can enter without a visa.

Good to know

  • If a stamped visa says “Air Only”, enter and exit Afghanistan by air.
  • A broader visa-on-arrival scheme for business visitors was proposed in 2015. Its full adoption is not confirmed.
  • The Afghanistan Investment Desk opened at Kabul Airport on 10 December 2022.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Afghanistan?

Foreign business visitors generally need a visa unless they qualify for an exemption. Ordinary passport holders with qualifying Afghan birth or parentage can enter without a visa.

What rules do I have to follow on a Afghanistan business visa?

If a stamped visa says “Air Only”, enter and exit Afghanistan by air.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Afghanistan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Afghanistan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Afghanistan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Afghanistan business visa rules?

On Afghanistan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Afghanistan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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