Afghanistan Tourist Visa Requirements
ORIGINAL, SIGNED U. S. PASSPORT
With at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Afghanistan, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Afghanistan. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
AFGHANISTAN VISA APPLICATION FORM
- Please download, print, sign, and NOTARIZE the Visa application.
1 RECENT PASSPORT-TYPE PHOTOGRAPH
- (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
PERSONAL LETTER
- A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Afghanistan, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. Include the applicant’s full name and passport number
ITINERARY
- Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Afghanistan Business Visa Requirements
ORIGINAL, SIGNED U. S. PASSPORT
- With at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Afghanistan, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Afghanistan. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
AFGHANISTAN VISA APPLICATION FORM
- Please download, type, print, sign, and NOTARIZE. The handwritten form is NOT acceptable.
1 RECENT PASSPORT-TYPE PHOTOGRAPH
- (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Copy of your Passport information page
Copy of your most recent Afghanistan Visa - (only if you have previously traveled there)
VISA AFGHANISTAN ITINERARY
. Attach the round trip reservation or itinerary with the detail of the date of entry, exit, and the flight numbers.
- Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation, LLC Memorandum and Articles of Association (trade license, proprietorship, partnership documents) Solicitation or contract awarded through federal agencies.
- Please be advised that the Visa Officer may request an interview with the applicants to determine if eligible for the type of visa they are applying.
BUSINESS LETTER
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- Business Support Letter A hard copy of the support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. Here is the sample format for this letter.
- Business Letter Template
PREVIOUS VISAS
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- If the applicant has previously obtained an Afghanistan visa that is not on the same passport they must provide a copy of the previous visas as well as the info page of the passport in which it was issued.
Visa Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Visa DC, 13800 Coppermine Road Herndon VA. 20171-9998
Visa Service Fees
Visa DC& Passport Visa Services Fees:
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing | Regular Service: | Rush Service fee: | Consular Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | 4-5 days | $98.00 | $100 | $198 | ||
| 3-month stay visa | 4-5 days | $98.00 | $160 | $258 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- Return Postage:
- 1. FedEx Overnight : $30.00 – $35.00
- 2. FedEx 2nd Day: $22.00
- 3. USPS Express Mail: $18.00
- 4. USPS Certified Mail: $7.00 (2-3 business days)
- 5. UPS Next Day service $ 30.00.
Visa Afghanistan Embassy Information
Afghanistan