Citizens of all countries require atravel visa to visitAfghanistan. The only exemptions are travelers born in Afghanistan, including those born to at least one Afghan citizen parent or whose parent was born in Afghanistan.[1][2][3]
In June 2022, government spokesmanZabiullah Mujahid said: "Anyone can visit Afghanistan for the purpose of humanitarian activities and tourism."[7] Between March 2023 and March 2024, nearly 28,000 foreigners visited Afghanistan for work andtourism purposes.[8][9][10]
As of July 2024, authorities in Afghanistan no longer accept visas issued in diplomatic missions of Afghanistan in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Greece, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Canada and Australia.[11][12]
In February 2015, Afghanistan announced visa-on-arrival facility atKabul International Airport for business visitors, journalists, athletes, airline staff and passengers in transit from countries that do not have a diplomatic mission of Afghanistan.[13][14] In September 2017, some elements of the proposed reform were adopted.[15] On December 10, 2022, the TalibanMinistry of Industry and Commerce opened the "Afghanistan Investment Desk" at Kabul Airport which will facilitatevisas on arrival for certain foreign investors.[16]
Afghanistan has bilateral visa exemption agreements for holders of diplomatic and service passports with different countries including:[17][18][19][20][21][22]
1British Overseas Territories.2 These countries span the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia.3 Partially recognized.4Unincorporated territory of the United States.5 Part of the Kingdom of Denmark.6Egypt spans the boundary between Africa and Asia.7 Unrecognized state.
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Uzbekistan
38,276[24]
15,888[27]
Russia
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