Afghanistan Visa: How to Apply Online

Visa guide

Yes, you need a visa to visit Afghanistan, and the good news is it is very doable. It used to mean a trip to an Afghan embassy or consulate, in Dubai for example. Today you can apply online through the official visa portal, and it is very easy: it takes just a few days. We arrange this with every traveller we take, so here is the plain version, and where we come in.

Apply on the official visa portal

At a glance

The Afghanistan visa at a glance

Do you need one?

Yes, for a tourist trip

Where you apply

Online, on the official visa portal

The tricky part

The invitation letter, which we provide

Processing time

A few days, we tell you when to start

Our help

Included when you travel with us

Do you need a visa for Afghanistan?

Almost certainly yes. Afghanistan requires a tourist visa for visitors, and whatever your passport, we will tell you exactly what applies to you before you travel.

How the process works

You create an account on the official visa portal, fill in a short form, upload your passport, photo and invitation letter, and pay the fee online. Your visa arrives within a few days. Straightforward once you have the invitation letter, which is exactly the piece most travellers get stuck on.

Checklist

What you will need

A passport valid for at least six months.
A passport photo.
The online application form.
Our invitation letter, which we send once your trip is booked.
The visa fee (we tell you the current amount).

Where we come in

The invitation letter, and why it matters

This is the part that worries people, and it is the part we handle. As a registered Afghan travel agency, we issue the invitation letter (letter of support) that the application asks for. Once your trip is confirmed, it is on us. You are not chasing paperwork alone.

How long it takes

Online, it usually takes just a few days. Times can still vary with the season, so we tell you exactly when to start the moment your trip is booked, to be sure your visa is ready in good time.

We handle the hard part

The invitation letter, the checklist and the guidance all come with your trip. You focus on getting excited. Plan a trip with us or browse our group tours.

FAQ

What travellers ask us first

Can you get an Afghanistan visa on arrival?

Plan to arrange it in advance, online: it is the simplest option. Overland from Tajikistan, a visa can also be obtained directly at the Sher Khan border. We will confirm the current options for your nationality.