Afghanistan eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Afghanistan eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Tourist Embassy Visa
Tourist eVisa
Do I need a visa for Afghanistan?
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan. To enter Afghanistan you need: a valid passport, evisa.
Afghanistan eVisa Fees & Cost
Afghanistan visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Afghanistan and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
| Visa type | Government fee | Max stay | Our service from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Embassy Visa | $120.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Tourist eVisa | $120.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
Afghanistan eVisa Processing Time
Afghanistan asks travellers to apply at least 2 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 2 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Afghanistan government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How to Get Your Afghanistan eVisa — Step by Step
Afghanistan eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Afghanistan visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Why Afghanistan eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
Afghanistan eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Afghanistan eVisa Requirements by Nationality
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Afghanistan visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Afghanistan visa requirements specific to you.
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
- ▶Afghanistan Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
- ▶U.S. Department of State — Afghanistan Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
- ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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