Get a Afghanistan Visa

1. When is the best time to apply for my Afghanistan visa? The best time to apply for your Afghanistan visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Afghanistan visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Afghanistan visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to Travisa in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Afghanistan Visa

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least two blank visa pages side by side.
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact Travisa at 877-876-3266 for further details.

2. Photographs

   You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be two inches by two inches
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

3. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide an original Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a U.S. mailing address. Use the included sample Business Cover Letter to complete your letter.In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Cover Letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Embassy of Afghanistan
   • Be dated
   • Include your passport number

4. Visa Application Form

   You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:

   • Be typed
   • Include answers for all fields
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed
   • Be notarized

5. Travisa Order Form

   Provide the Travisa Order Form included in this kit.

6. Urgent Applications

   If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, Travisa can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A Travisa expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://travisa.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.

Tourist Application Requirements for a Afghanistan Visa

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least two blank visa pages side by side.
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact Travisa at 877-876-3266 for further details.

2. Photographs

   You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be two inches by two inches
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

3. Visa Application Form

   You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:

   • Be typed
   • Include answers for all fields
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed
   • Be notarized

4. Travisa Order Form

   Provide the Travisa Order Form included in this kit.

5. Previous Afghan Visa Holders

   Previous holders of an Afghan visa will be issued a visa at a reduced consular fee. In order receive the reduced consular fee, you must provide a notarized photocopy of your previous visa. If you do not provide a copy of your previous Afghan visa, then you will be charged the regular consular fee.

6. Letter of Intent

   You must provide a Letter of Intent. Your completed Letter of Intent must:

   • Display your full name and contact information
   • Outline the purpose of your trip and your specific entry and exit dates
   • Details about your tour and places you intend to visit in Afghanistan

7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. This includes your itinerary on tour company letterhead showing your full name.

8. Urgent Applications

   If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, Travisa can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A Travisa expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://travisa.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.