Afghanistan e-Visa 2026

The easy way to get your e-Visa

You apply on the official government portal. We help you avoid mistakes — free support for documents, photos, form fields, and your Letter of Invitation.

1. Step 1

   Get free help on WhatsApp

   Ask us about your nationality, dates, photo, or travel permit. We guide you for free — you still apply on the official portal.

2. Step 2

   Prepare your documents

   Passport (6+ months), white-background photo, passport scan, and your itinerary details.

3. Step 3

   Register, wait, then apply

   Create an account on the official e-Visa site. Wait 1–2 days for the activation email, then complete the form and pay.

Official apply page: eafghans.com/e-visa · Requirements & fees

What the Afghanistan tourist e-Visa is

For most tourists, the online visa is simple: one entry, stay up to 30 days, usually valid for 90 days from issue, and you enter at Kabul International Airport (KBL). Business or other visa types go through an embassy or consulate — not this portal.

Fees and rules can change, so always double-check the official portal before you pay. Planning the full trip? See our travel guide.

How much it costs (and how fast)

You pay twice: a small initial fee when you submit, then the main visa fee after approval. Pick Standard (cheaper, 1–4 weeks) or Express (faster, about 1 business day, higher fee).

• • Initial fee is non-refundable. Miss the 48-hour window and the file closes.
• • Remainder is due within 7 days of approval or the application is cancelled.
• • Express adds about USD 50 express fee on the remainder (included in totals above).
• • Tour packages from us do not include government/portal visa fees.

What you need before you start

• • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel
• • Colour passport-style photo on a plain white background (45 × 35 mm)
• • Clear scan of the passport biodata page
• • National ID or residence permit copy (if applicable)
• • Supporting documents such as itinerary or accommodation proof (optional but helpful)

Travel permit within 6 hours

Photo rules (read this before you upload)

A bad photo is the #1 delay. Use a clear studio-style portrait on a white background. The portal checks lighting, background, and head position automatically. Upload only your face photo here — not your passport.

• • Printed or digital colour photo with a plain white background
• • Size commonly 45 × 35 mm; head height about 25–35 mm from chin to crown
• • Taken within the last 6 months; full-face view, looking at the camera
• • Neutral expression, both eyes open; no glasses; hair must not cover the face
• • Avoid white clothing or a white scarf that blends into the background
• • High-resolution, sharp, no blur or heavy shadows on the face
• • Upload a portrait only — never your passport or ID into the photo check tool

Create your account — then wait

Sign up on the official portal with your email. This part confuses many people: you usually cannot start the visa form the same day.

Fill the form — each screen explained

Once your account is active, follow the screens below. Copy names and numbers exactly from your passport. If a field is unclear, WhatsApp us before you submit.

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Check if you can apply online

On the official site, open the eligibility checker. Pick your nationality and country of residence. Only continue if it says you are eligible.

• • Select nationality (type to search)
• • Select country of residence
• • Continue only if the result shows you are eligible

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Create your portal account

Register with a real email you check every day. After signup, you usually cannot open the full visa portal until activation.

After sign-up, wait about one or two days for an email saying you can use the portal. Trying to apply immediately often fails until that email arrives.

• • Enter your email address
• • Complete the CAPTCHA and continue
• • Wait for the activation email (often 1–2 days)
• • Check spam/junk if nothing arrives, then log in

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Step 1 — Start the visa application form

Begin a new application with passport identity fields. Passport validity of at least 6 months is required.

• • This application is for* — usually Myself (immediate family/dependents only if applying for others)
• • Applicant passport number*
• • Passport issue date
• • Passport expiration date — must remain valid 6+ months

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Step 2 — Photo & identification documents

Upload a compliant portrait for automated quality checking, then passport and other IDs. Files: JPG, PNG, or PDF, under 50 MB each.

• • Upload photo — portrait only, white background, meets size/face rules
• • Passport copy — biodata page, clear and readable
• • ID card copy — national ID or residence permit if applicable
• • Other documents — itinerary, hotel letter, LOI, etc.
• • Remarks — optional notes for the reviewer

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Step 3 — Personal details

Enter names exactly as printed in the passport. Mistakes here delay or reject applications.

• • Title*
• • Family name* / Given name* / Middle name (if any)
• • Father’s full name*
• • Date of birth
• • Country of birth
• • Marital status*
• • Gender*
• • Country of residence
• • Nationality
• • Other nationalities (if applicable)

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Step 4 — Contact details

Use an email and mobile you monitor daily — payment links and status updates arrive here.

• • Current address*
• • Email address*
• • Mobile*

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Step 5 — Employment details

All employment fields marked required must be completed, including previous employer when asked.

• • Current occupation*
• • Employer’s name*
• • Employer’s address*
• • Previous employer’s name*
• • Previous employer’s address*

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Step 6 — Visa information

For tourism, select Tourist and use holiday (or the closest tourist purpose). Point of entry is almost always Kabul International Airport (KBL).

• • Visa type* — Tourist
• • Visa duration* — as offered (tourist stay up to 30 days)
• • Purpose of journey* — holiday for tourist travel (or friend/family/event/other when accurate)
• • Entry date
• • Intended number of stays (days)*
• • Point of entry — Kabul International Airport (KBL)
• • Places in Afghanistan intended to visit
• • Complete address in Afghanistan*
• • Have you applied for an Afghan visa before?*
• • Do you have a criminal record?*
• • Do you have a sponsor in Afghanistan?* — often Yes when travelling with a licensed operator

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Step 7 — Passport details

Re-confirm passport data. Numbers and dates must match the biodata page scan exactly.

• • Passport type* — usually Ordinary
• • Passport number*
• • Place of issue*
• • Passport issue date
• • Passport expiry date

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Step 8 — Declaration & signature

Confirm truthfulness, privacy consent, and terms before submitting.

• • Declare information is true and correct
• • Acknowledge Privacy Policy
• • Agree to Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy
• • Signature

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Step 9 — Verify information, then submit

Review every field on the summary page. When everything matches your passport, click Submit. After this, the portal emails you a payment link for the initial fee.

• • Check names, passport number, and dates against the passport
• • Confirm photo and signature look correct
• • Read the declaration at the bottom
• • Click Submit only when everything matches

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Step 10 — Payment email after submit

Right after you submit, you receive an email from the e-Visa system asking you to complete the initial payment. Open it, check your application reference, and click Pay Now before the link expires.

This email is the normal next step after Verify & Submit. Pay the initial fee first; the larger remainder fee comes later, after approval.

• • Email subject/status: application submitted — complete the initial payment
• • Note your application reference number
• • Confirm visa type (e.g. Tourist — Standard) and fee total (~USD 8.25)
• • Click Pay Now before the expiry time in the email
• • If you do not pay in time, the application can be rejected and you must reapply
• • Check spam/junk if the email does not arrive quickly

Pay, track, then download

After Step 9 (verify & submit), you get an email with a Pay Now link for the small initial fee. Pay within the deadline (usually about 48 hours), wait for a decision, then pay the main fee within 7 days of approval and download the PDF in colour.

Open the Pay Now email

After Step 9 submit, your inbox gets the payment email. It shows your reference number, fee breakdown (~USD 8.25), and a Pay Now button with an expiry deadline.

Pending payment in the portal

Your dashboard may also show payment pending. You typically have 48 hours for the initial fee — miss it and the file can close.

Complete checkout

Pay via the email link or portal. Cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Amounts may convert to AED.

Card form & receipt

Finish the secure checkout. Keep the digital receipt emailed after a successful payment.

Track status on the dashboard

Watch Standard (1–4 weeks) or Express (~1 business day) progress. After approval, pay the remainder within 7 days, then download the PDF visa.