Visa · 2026Afghanistan visa 2026
Do you need a visa, how long you can stay, and how to apply
A visa must be obtained from the embassy / visa centre before travelling.
Based on the passport-index dataset (CC-BY) and updated periodically. The official rule is always set by the destination's immigration authority — verify before you fly.
Before you travel to Afghanistan
- Passport validityMost countries want a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, and one blank page. Check yours now, not at the airport.
- Onward ticketBorder officers and airlines may ask for proof you're leaving — a flight or bus ticket out.
- Funds & accommodationYour first night's address and a card or cash for the first few days — sometimes checked, always worth having ready.
- Middleman sitesIf an online visa is needed, apply only through the official government site. "Help" sites charge tens of dollars extra for the same form.
Travel insurance for Afghanistan
Some countries require travel insurance as a condition of entry — and even when they don't, it's the first thing to sort after your flight.
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Before you fly to Afghanistan, compare travel-insurance policies.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Visa policy: passport-index (CC-BY)