Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists its visa types but does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK government says a visa is required to enter Afghanistan, and the Canadian and German governments say their citizens need one. The Ministry says a visa on arrival at Kabul International Airport is issued on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an invitation from an international organisation, and that foreign nationals of Afghan origin can enter without a visa under stated conditions. The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel; the UK says there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped and that it cannot give in-person consular assistance.
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The fee the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists. The Ministry states a validity of three months with a one-month stay; it does not say whether the visa allows one entry or more, how long it takes to issue, or whether it can be extended.
Granted at Kabul International Airport with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval, on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation operating in Afghanistan. The Ministry does not say whether it allows one entry or more.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the business visa fee as USD 40 to USD 300 and the visa's validity as one month to three years; it does not say which fee goes with which validity. The visa is issued against a valid business licence, a copy of the passport and supporting bank statements.
Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Afghanistan.
No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Afghanistan. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have valid and appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
No official source we could read states whether Afghanistan requires a return or onward ticket.
No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a tourist visa is issued on the basis of the applicant's travel purpose and documents such as a valid passport and a hotel booking confirmation.
The UK government says it is illegal to carry more than US$5,000 in cash through airports, or more than US$500 through land borders.
Canada's travel advice says you must carry an International Driving Permit. No Afghan official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required.
Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Source: travel.gc.ca (opens in a new tab) Compare every countryNo official source we could read gives a best time to visit Afghanistan. Canada's travel advice says the rainy season generally runs from March to May, when heavy rain can cause severe flooding and landslides, especially in the northern and eastern provinces — and the UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan.
The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan. The UK says there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped, that detainees could face months or years in prison without clarity about the charges, and that it cannot give in-person consular assistance there.
The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have made it illegal for women to travel more than 72 km without their husband, father or brother (a mahram), and that women, including foreign nationals, must fully cover themselves in public, with a veil over the face. Canada's advice says the de facto authorities restrict women from travelling and going to public places such as parks and restaurants without a male guardian.
Canada's travel advice says there are checkpoints on all roads and throughout cities. The UK government's advice says photographing government buildings, military installations, palaces or Taliban checkpoints is not allowed and may lead to detention, and to avoid photographing people without their agreement.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a tourist visa is issued on the basis of the applicant's travel purpose and documents such as a valid passport and a hotel booking confirmation. A visa on arrival is granted at Kabul International Airport on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation operating in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval.
The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have set codes of dress for men and women and strictly enforce them, that you are not allowed to use or bring into the country narcotics, alcohol or pork products, and that there are no formal, internationally recognised structures or processes of law — foreign nationals have been detained without due process.
| Passports | Visas & entry authorisations | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Free movement | — |
| Barbados | Embassy visa | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa required | — |
| Canada | Visa required | — |
| Colombia | eVisa | — |
| Czechia | Embassy visa | — |
| Ecuador | Visa required | — |
| Finland | Visa required | — |
| Germany | Embassy visa | — |
| Hungary | Embassy visa | — |
| Ireland | Visa required | — |
| Italy | Visa required | — |
| Jamaica | Visa required | — |
| Kazakhstan | Visa required | — |
| Moldova | Embassy visa | — |
| Montenegro | Embassy visa | — |
| Netherlands | Embassy visa | — |
| Poland | Visa required | — |
| Portugal | Embassy visa | — |
| Serbia | Embassy visa | — |
| Seychelles | Visa required | — |
| Slovenia | Embassy visa | — |
| Spain | Visa required | — |
| Taiwan | eVisa | — |
| Tajikistan | Visa required | — |
| Turkey | Visa required | — |
| United Kingdom | Visa required | — |
| United States | Visa required | — |
Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
No official page we read states the rule for 171 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says foreign nationals of Afghan origin can enter without a visa if their passport gives Afghanistan as their place of birth, or if they hold a tazkira, an Afghan passport or a certificate of identity from an Afghan diplomatic or consular mission. For everyone else, the Ministry lists its visa types but does not say which nationalities need a visa; the UK government says a visa is required to enter Afghanistan, and the Canadian and German governments say their citizens need one. A visa on arrival at Kabul International Airport is issued on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation operating in Afghanistan, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ approval.
No. The UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan. The UK says there is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped, that terrorists often target places foreigners visit, and that it has no embassy there and cannot give in-person consular help; Canada says its ability to help is extremely limited.
The UK government's travel advice says the Taliban have made it illegal for women to travel more than 72 km without their husband, father or brother (a mahram), and that women, including foreign nationals, must fully cover themselves in public. Canada's advice says the de facto authorities restrict women from travelling and going to public places without a male guardian, and that women are at a particularly higher risk of harassment and abuse, including from the authorities.
Canada's travel advice says Afghanistan is a cash-based economy where credit cards are not widely accepted, and that there are ATMs in major cities but none or very few in rural areas. The UK government says some ATMs and many banks accept foreign-issued bank cards with restrictions on the amount you can withdraw, and that it is illegal to carry more than US$5,000 in cash through airports or more than US$500 through land borders.
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