VISA

Welcome to the Visa Information page. Please follow the directions, complete the form with the correct information and return it to the Consular Office with the required attachments.

Download Visa Applicatin Form

Downlaod visa Guidelines in Dari.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Fill in the Visa Application form and sign personally.
• Enclose two recent passport size photos.
• Enclose the appropriate Visa Applicable fee (Company Cheque or money order payable to the Embassy of Afghanistan).
• Enclose passport with at least six months validity remaining. If you would need your passport for other purposes while your visa application is under process, please send a copy of the main pages. You can send your passport later for evidencing the visa.
• Enclose a registered self-addressed return envelope (New Zealand residents must include (AUD $10) cash for return of their documents). 
• If employment is the purpose of your visit, please provide a letter of introduction from the employing agency and /or the recipient organization within Afghanistan.
• If visiting family or friends, please furnish a letter of introduction from whom you intend to visit in Afghanistan.
• If tourism is the purpose of your visit, please state in details the nature of your tour and places you intend to travel in Afghanistan.

To download registration form or obtain more information about the Directorate of Media Relations in Afghanistan, follow this link: http://www.mfa.gov.af/media.asp  

Please note that the following visa types can be issued by the Embassy of Afghanistan in Australia:

• Single Entry Visa with three months of validity and 15 days duration of stay.
• Tourist Visa with three months of validity and 30 days duration of stay. 
• Three Months Multiple Entry (Business Visa )
• Six Months Multiple Entry (Business Visa)
• Media Visa with three months of validity and 30 days duration of stay. 

VISA PROCESSING FEE:

A non-refundable fee of (   AUD 50) is payable upon submission of the application. All fees must be paid by money order or Bank Cheque payable to “Embassy of Afghanistan”. Or the Company bank cheque

VISA PROCESSING DURATION:

•  All visas can be processed within five working days only if the required documents are provided and that the terms and conditions are met.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  

• If you are applying by mail, please include a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope, large enough for the return of your passport and documents. You may use Certified or Registered Australian mail, or any other traceable mailing service or courier to ensure safety of your passport. 
• The Australian Post will not accept more than one passport per small envelope (not exceeding 250mg or 5mm in thickness). Therefore, a larger self-addressed envelope (500 grams or 20mm thickness) should be attached for more than one passport.
  
  
• Post all the required documents to:

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

PO Box 155
Deakin West ACT 2600
Australia

For visa related inquiries contact:

Consular

Phone:             (02) 6282 7311 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm)
Fax:                 (02) 6282 7322
E-mail:             consular@afghanembassy.net

According to instructions received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, henceforth for those Afghans and persons of Afghan origin that hold foreign passports and wish to visit Afghanistan, a permit letter will be issued to travel to Afghanistan.

Permit Application Requirements:

Download Permit Application Form

Fill in the permit application form, affix a recent passport size photograph and sign personally.

• Enclose your passport with at least six months validity remaining.
• Enclose a proof of address (Driver license, Utilities bill or bank statement).
• Enclose a certified copy of birth certificate (if the applicant was born in Australia or New Zealand).
• Enclose a consent letter signed by parents (if the applicant is under age)
• Enclose certified copies of the parents passports(if the applicant is under age)
• Enclose a registered self-addressed return envelope.

For further information please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Tel:      (02)62827311

Fax :    ( 02)62827322

Email:   consular@afghanembassy.net

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am-5.pm