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Afghanistan e-visa

The online visa system offers only a single-entry tourist visa. It allows a stay of up to 30 days and arrival only at Kabul International Airport.

Ways to get a Afghanistan e-visa

  1. Single-entry tourist e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of most United Nations member countries, plus Kosovo, Palestine, Taiwan and Vatican City, qualify unless excluded by citizenship or residence.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days from entry.
    Valid for
    Expires 90 days after issue.
    Entries
    Single entry.

    Passports that qualify (3)

    1. Check the citizenship and residence exclusions.
    2. Apply online at visaportal.eafghans.com.
    Apply on the official website

Who needs it

Visitors using this online route must meet both citizenship and residence rules.

Who doesn't

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

How to apply

  1. Check whether your citizenship and country of residence are eligible.
  2. Apply through visaportal.eafghans.com.

Good to know

  • Arrive through Kabul International Airport.
  • Use this visa for tourism.
  • The online system launched in March 2026.
  • The portal is operated by the Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Living in an excluded country can make you ineligible even if your citizenship otherwise qualifies.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Afghanistan?

Visitors using this online route must meet both citizenship and residence rules. Ordinary passport holders with qualifying Afghan birth or parentage can enter without a visa.

Can I apply online for Afghanistan?

Yes: Single-entry tourist e-Visa. Citizens of most United Nations member countries, plus Kosovo, Palestine, Taiwan and Vatican City, qualify unless excluded by citizenship or residence.

How long can I stay on a Afghanistan e-visa?

Up to 30 days from entry.

How long is a Afghanistan e-visa valid?

Expires 90 days after issue. Entries: Single entry..

How do I apply for a Afghanistan e-visa?

1. 1. Check whether your citizenship and country of residence are eligible. 2. 2. Apply through visaportal.eafghans.com.

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

Arrive through Kabul International Airport. Use this visa for tourism.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-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 e-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 e-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 e-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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