Afghanistan tourist visa

Tourists need a visa unless they qualify for entry without one through Afghan birth or parentage. Ordinary passport holders can enter without a visa if they were born in Afghanistan, have at least one Afghan citizen parent, or have a parent born in Afghanistan.

There are 2 options: Tourist e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Visa-free entry through Afghan birth or parentage (no visa at all).

Ordinary passport holders born in Afghanistan, those with at least one Afghan citizen parent, and those whose parent was born in Afghanistan qualify.

Yes: Tourist e-Visa (online visa). Citizens of most United Nations member countries, plus Kosovo, Palestine, Taiwan and Vatican City, can apply, subject to citizenship and residence exclusions.

Up to 30 days from entry.

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

1. 1. Check that your citizenship and country of residence qualify for the tourist e-Visa. 2. 2. Apply online at visaportal.eafghans.com.

Use the tourist e-Visa only to arrive through Kabul International Airport. If a stamped visa says “Air Only”, enter and exit Afghanistan by air.

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

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.