Visa Requirements

Tourist or Business Visa

1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Afghanistan, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed Afghanistan Visa Application
3. Passport photograph
4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary
5. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Afghanistan, Visa Section, Washington DC. This letter should:
   1. state the purpose of your visit;
   2. include the business reference in Afghanistan to be visited; and
   3. guarantee financial responsibility and return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Visa Information

Your application will be checked and hand carried to the embassy. Processing time for the embassy is usually 72 hours (5 business days).

For Multiple Entry Visas, a request must be made in the company letter and the letter must be signed by the President or CEO of your organization.

Non-US Citizens must also submit proof of US visa status (i.e., notarized copy of green card or valid US visa stamped in your passport with original I-94  card)