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Visa Services

Information, requirements, and instructions for visa applicants

⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
1. One appointment per person only — duplicates are cancelled.
2. Bring your original ID (Tazkira/Passport) on appointment day.
3. ID must match appointment details — no exceptions.
4. All documents must be complete and original.

Visa Services

Individuals residing in Germany can apply for a visa to travel to Afghanistan at this Consulate General.

Due to regulatory restrictions, we can only issue Single Entry visas valid for a one-month stay. Exceptions apply to Business Visas, which can be issued for a period of up to three years with multiple entries.

For those intending to stay in Afghanistan for more than one month, visa extensions can be requested from the Consulate Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul.

Important Information and Instructions: The visa cannot be processed or issued in the absence of the applicant, via post, or online. Applications are accepted during the Consulate General's official working days and hours.

Required Documents

  • Visa Application Form: The form must be fully completed, typed, and signed.
  • Passport Validity: Applicants' passports must be valid for at least six months and must contain blank pages.
  • Purpose of Visit Documents: Those traveling for employment or business purposes must provide documentation from their current or prospective employer, or the relevant organization, verifying the purpose of the visit. They must also include an authorization reference number issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.
  • Proof of Employment in Germany.
  • Proof of German ID Card: Applicants must provide a copy of their Personalausweis / German ID Card (both sides showing the name and address of the holder).
  • Two Passport-Size Photographs: Applicants must provide two recently taken photos with a white background.
  • Completed and Signed Checklist.
  • Visa Fee: Please refer to the fee table below.
  • Pre-paid Registered Envelope: Include a pre-paid registered envelope with your address clearly printed as the receiver. This will be used to send back your passport.
  • If you cannot provide a pre-paid envelope, an additional €10 is required to cover postal services.
📝 Online Visa Application Form ↗

Visa applications are submitted online through the e-Consulate portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (econsulate.mfa.gov.af).

Visa Fees

No. Type of Visa Fee
1Single Entry€100
2Tourist Visa€80
3Visa (Urgent)Additional €50 on Visa Fee
Payment Method: Payments can be made via bank card.

Additional Information

  • An invitation letter from a sponsor or tour company.
  • Confirmed flight and accommodation bookings.
  • Travel insurance.
  • A bank statement demonstrating sufficient funds to cover travel and stay in Afghanistan.

If visiting family or friends, please include a letter of introduction specifying whom you plan to visit in Afghanistan.

Alternatively, a letter from a reliable official, a duly registered entity in Afghanistan, or an authorization letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul is required.

Media personnel or journalists must submit an introduction letter outlining the purpose, duration, and locations of their visit in Afghanistan.

For official visits, the applicant's employer must provide a letter of introduction detailing the purpose of the visit.

This letter should be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in Kabul, which will issue an authorization to the Consulate General for visa processing.

  • Family Visits: If visiting family or friends, include a letter of introduction stating whom you intend to visit in Afghanistan.
  • Tourism: Clearly state the purpose of your tour and provide details about the places you plan to visit in Afghanistan.
  • Employment: For employment purposes, submit an official letter of introduction from your employer or sponsoring organization, specifying the purpose and duration of your trip.

Note: Note: Applicants for a work visa must be below the retirement age of 65 and are required to include educational documents, along with an invitation or introduction letter from their employer in Afghanistan.

All foreign nationals are eligible to apply for an Afghan visa, except under the following circumstances:

  • Incomplete ban period from a previous restriction.
  • Security or public order concerns.
  • Moral or ethical concerns or disrespect for the cultural norms and values of Afghanistan.
  • Refusal by Afghan consular or diplomatic authorities based on justified reasons.
  • Health risks involving contagious diseases.
  • A directive issued by the competent authorities to deny the visa.
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