Visa Requirements
Tourist or Business Visa
- 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.
- Fully completed and signed Afghanistan Visa Application
- Passport photograph
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary
- 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:
- state the purpose of your visit;
- include the business reference in Afghanistan to be visited; and
- 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:
2 Weeks Issue (Single Entry) | $50.00 Per Visa |
72 Hours Issue (Single Entry) | $70.00 Per Visa |
24 Hours Issue (Single Entry) | $100.00 Per Visa |
24 Hours Issue (Multiple Entries – Business Entry) | $180.00 Per Visa |
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)
Contact Information
CONSULATE OF AFGHANISTAN-WASHINGTON, D.C.
CONSULATE ADDRESS:
2233 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Suite #216
Washington, DC 20007
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tel: 202-483-6410
Ext: 1000 for General information
Ext: 1003 for Consulate Operator
Fax: 202-483-6488
Websites:
consulate.reception@afghanembassy.us
http://www.afghanembassy.us
CONSULATE GENERAL OF AFGHANISTAN-NEW YORK
Mr. Said Lutfullah Sadat – Consul General
CONSULATE GENERAL ADDRESS:
241-02 Northern Boulevard 3rd Floor
Little Neck, NY 11362
CONTACT:
Tel: 212-972-2276-7
Fax: 718-279-9046
Email: fax@afghanconsulate-ny.org
Website: http://www.afghanconsulate-ny.org
CONSULATE GENERAL OF AFGHANISAN-LOS ANGELES
Mr. Mohammad Haroon Habibi – Consul General
CONSULATE GENERAL ADDRESS:
120 S. Doheny Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
CONTACT:
Tel: 310-288-8334
Fax: 310-288-8355
Email: info_la@afghanconsulategeneral.org
Websites:
http://www.afghanconsulategeneral.org
http://www.afghanCGLA.org