The Afghanistan tourist visa: how to get one

Yes, you need a visa to visit Afghanistan, and the good news is it is very doable. We arrange this with every traveller we take, so here is the plain version, and where we come in.

The Afghanistan visa at a glance

Do you need one?

Yes, for a tourist trip

Where you apply

An Afghan embassy or consulate

The tricky part

The invitation letter, which we provide

Processing time

Varies, 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

In most cases you apply at an Afghan embassy or consulate, in your country or a nearby one, with your passport, photos, a short form and an invitation letter. You submit the application, pay the fee, and collect your visa. Straightforward once you have the invitation letter, which is exactly the piece most travellers get stuck on.

What you will need

• A passport valid for at least six months.

• A couple of passport photos.

• The application form.

• Our invitation letter, which we send once your trip is booked.

• The visa fee (we tell you the current amount).

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 embassy asks for. Once your trip is confirmed, it is on us. You are not chasing paperwork alone.

How long it takes

Processing times vary by embassy and 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.

What travellers ask us first

Can you get an Afghanistan visa on arrival?

Plan to arrange it in advance at an embassy or consulate. We will confirm the current options for your nationality.

How long is the visa valid?

It varies with the type issued, and we will tell you what to expect for your trip.

Do you help with the visa?

Yes. We provide the invitation letter and guide you through the whole application when you

travel with us.

How much does it cost?

The fee depends on where you apply, and we give you the current amount before you start.

Ready to sort your visa?

Book a trip and the invitation letter and guidance come with it. Start planning or get in touch.

Visa for Afghanistan