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Requirements for a Visa:

If all articles are not provided at initial submission it will be considered incomplete and will NOT be processed until all articles are received.

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR A VISA?
Applicants who are visiting Afghanistan for the purposes of interest, work and governmental issues.

NOTE: Do NOT apply for a Visa if you are an Afghan born in Afghanistan, and holding a passport other than an Afghan passport or an applicant’s with afghan citizen parents. SEE ENTRY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

1) Visa application form.

Click here to download an application

2) One passport-sized photo

3) Your Original Passport (Must be valid for at least 6 months.)

4) A letter of introduction written from employer or sponsor stating the purpose of your trip, the duration of your trip, sponsorship information and financial guarantee for expenses that you will incur in Afghanistan. Individuals invited to Afghanistan must provide an invitation letter from Afghanistan.

Visa Processing Fee:

  • Visa process: $100.00 ( 1 & 2 Day)
  • Mail-in Visa process: $100.00 ( 3 & 4 Day)
In special cases, applications for multiple-entry visa may be accepted. Documentation of the purpose of the trip and approval from the consulate office is required. An additional fee will accrue. (For expedited process you might incur extra fees.)

(All fees must be paid with MONEY ORDER)

NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED

Payable to the Order of: Consulate General of Afghanistan

NOTE: Applications sent by mail must include a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope. You may use Certified or Registered U.S. mail, or a Federal Express or UPS shipping envelope.