Based on the purpose of his/her visit to Afghanistan a foreigner may apply for a Working Entry Visa, Business Visa, Tourist Visa, Visit Visa, Official Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Student/Research Visa, Transit Visa and Crew Visa. Before applying for a visa please check which visa type you are eligible to apply for. Applicants under sixteen who are travelling without his/her parents with a relative or friend should have a consent letter from his/her parent stating that he/she can travel with that particular person.
Visa application is normally processed within three to seven days.Though, some applications may take longer.The information provided in the form should be accurate, inaccurate information may delay your application procedure or may result in rejection of your application.
It is critically important to know that the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has not authorized any travel agent to apply for a visa on behalf of an applicant. Please be aware of the visa fraud. There might be agents or visa consultants who may try to dupe you into paying them for obtaining a visa for you. You may end up having a fake visa in your passport without knowing it.There are cases that people who have been desperate for employment have fallen into the trap of such agents.