Visa on arrival for United Nations employees
Visa on arrivalForeign citizens employed by the United Nations or its specialised agencies qualify during their period of work.
- Stay
- During the period of work.
1 way to enter
Afghanistan visas
Afghanistan work visa
Foreign employees of the United Nations or its specialised agencies can receive a visa on arrival during their period of work. Other work visa arrangements are not described.
Ways to get a Afghanistan work visa
Who needs it
The described work-related visa-on-arrival route covers foreign employees of the United Nations or its specialised agencies.
Who doesn't
Ordinary passport holders with qualifying Afghan birth or parentage can enter without a visa.
Good to know
- Requirements for other foreign workers are not specified.
- Permission to work on a tourist visa is not specified.
Questions
Do I need a work visa for Afghanistan?
The described work-related visa-on-arrival route covers foreign employees of the United Nations or its specialised agencies. Ordinary passport holders with qualifying Afghan birth or parentage can enter without a visa.
How long can I stay on a Afghanistan work visa?
During the period of United Nations work.
Does my passport change whether I need a work 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 work 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 work 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 work 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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