Afghanistan visa application and requirements

Afghanistan Tourist visa application form for United States of America residents. Find the right Afghanistan Visa for your trip with price, requirements, and application time

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  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Approval Letter. An introduction or permission letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Chamber of Commerce in Afghanistan. The letter must be sent directly to the consulate. Additional copy also has to be provided for VisaHQ processing.

  • Business License. When applying for Business visa for the first time via VisaHQ, please make sure to provide a Business Certificate/License from your company in order to proof that it is authorized to conduct Business in Afghanistan.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

  • Doctor's note.. Letter from physician confirming that the applicant is free of all communicable diseases.

  • Tourist voucher. If applicable, a letter from the travel agency confirming the purpose of travel.

  • Personal Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Afghanistan, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

  • Doctor's note.. Letter from physician confirming that the applicant is free of all communicable diseases.

  • Tourist voucher. If applicable, a letter from the travel agency confirming the purpose of travel.

  • Personal Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Afghanistan, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

  • Doctor's note.. Letter from physician confirming that the applicant is free of all communicable diseases.

  • Tourist voucher. If applicable, a letter from the travel agency confirming the purpose of travel.

  • Personal Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Afghanistan, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Approval Letter. An introduction or permission letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Chamber of Commerce in Afghanistan. The letter must be sent directly to the consulate. Additional copy also has to be provided for VisaHQ processing.

  • Business License. When applying for Business visa for the first time via VisaHQ, please make sure to provide a Business Certificate/License from your company in order to proof that it is authorized to conduct Business in Afghanistan.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Visa approval. For multiple entry requests, an approval from the Foreign Ministry in Kabul is required.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy of Afghanistan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
    Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Visa approval. For multiple entry requests, an approval from the Foreign Ministry in Kabul is required.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy of Afghanistan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
    Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, siigned and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Approval Letter. An introduction or permission letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Chamber of Commerce in Afghanistan.

  • Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Afghanistan. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Afghanistan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
    Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Afghanistan will take full responsibility for the applicant.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Afghanistan will take full responsibility for the applicant.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Afghanistan will take full responsibility for the applicant.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Afghanistan will take full responsibility for the applicant.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Afghanistan will take full responsibility for the applicant.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Afghanistan will take full responsibility for the applicant.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Visa approval. For multiple entry requests, an approval from the Foreign Ministry in Kabul is required.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy of Afghanistan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
    Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Visa approval. For multiple entry requests, an approval from the Foreign Ministry in Kabul is required.

  • Business Support Letter. A hard copy of support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy of Afghanistan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
    State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
    Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Business Support Letter. An original support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Approval Letter. An introduction or permission letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Chamber of Commerce in Afghanistan.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed, signed and notarized original application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.

  • Previous visas. If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.

Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for

A visa is not required for this destination.

Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for Tourist visa


Additional steps you may take:
  • Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages

  • Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Afghanistan

    Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.

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