Get a Afghanistan Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for a Afghanistan Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

    • Have at least two blank visa pages
    • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

  2. Photograph(s)

    Two identical passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 45mm (h) by 35 mm (w)
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should be glued to the designated section of the visa application form (in the absence of a designated area, affix to the top right or top left corner).

  3. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    • Please provide a comprehensive itinerary of your travel in Afghanistan
    • If visiting family or friends please supply a letter of introduction from the host in Afghanistan

  4. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Please provide the CIBTvisas Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.

  5. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed application form with an original signature (do not print double sided).

  6. Proof of Residency

    Evidence of residency in Australia. This must be provided in the form of a photocopy of the applicants drivers license or a utility bill.

  7. Persons of Afghan Origin

    Applicants who are of Afghan origin and meet all of the following conditions:

    • Are a citizen of Australia, New Zealand or any other country
    • Were born outside Afghanistan
    • Do not hold an Afghan passport

    will be required to obtain a Travel Permit Letter directly from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The Travel Permit Letter application form can be found in the application pack. The letter must be fully completed and attested by a Justice of the Peace.

    For further details, please contact the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra on (02) 62827377 or refer to the below link:

    https://www.canberra.mfa.af/consular-affairs/travel-permit-letter.html


     

Business Travel Requirements for a Afghanistan Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

    • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
    • Have two blank facing visa pages

  2. Photograph(s)

    Two identical passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 45mm (h) by 35 mm (w)
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should be glued to the designated section of the visa application form (in the absence of a designated area, affix to the top right or top left corner).

  3. Proof of Residency

    Evidence of residency in Australia. This must be provided in the form of a photocopy of the applicants drivers license or a utility bill.

  4. Letter of Invitation

    An invitation letter from the host company detailing your purpose of visit to Afghanistan issued by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in Kabul is required. The MFA will then forward the visa authorisation to the Afghanistan Embassy.

    • A visa can not be issued unless MFA sends the Embassy in Canberra an authorisation of issuance (the Embassy may issue a visa without the authorisation but will charge a higher fee of $125.00).

  5. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as a copy of the flight confirmation showing exact entry and exit dates and locations.

  6. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed application form with an original signature (do not print double sided).

  7. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Please provide the CIBTvisas Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.

  8. Persons of Afghan Origin

    Applicants who are of Afghan origin and meet all of the following conditions:

    • Are a citizen of Australia, New Zealand or any other country
    • Were born outside Afghanistan
    • Do not hold an Afghan passport

    will be required to obtain a Travel Permit Letter directly from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The Travel Permit Letter application form can be found in the application pack. The letter must be fully completed and attested by a Justice of the Peace.

    For further details, please contact the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra on (02) 62827377 or refer to the below link:

    https://www.canberra.mfa.af/consular-affairs/travel-permit-letter.html


     

Afghanistan Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Afghanistan visa?

    The best time to apply for your Afghanistan visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Afghanistan visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Afghanistan visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application using our secure collection service.