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Afghanistan passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Afghanistan passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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4Visa-free
52eVisa
20Visa on arrival
122Visa required

Afghanistan passport at a glance

With a Afghanistan passport you can enter 4 destinations visa-free and 20 with a visa on arrival, so 24 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 52 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 122 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Afghanistan

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Afghanistan passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Afghanistan passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1102419
Asia061727
Europe00243
North America20417
Oceania1328
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Afghanistan passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 4
eVisa 52
Visa on arrival 20
Visa required 122

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Afghanistan passport holders visit without a visa?

Afghanistan passport holders can visit 4 destinations visa-free, including Seychelles, Dominica, Haiti and Micronesia. Adding the 20 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 24 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Afghanistan passport holders?

20 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Afghanistan passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Afghanistan passport holders travel with an eVisa?

52 destinations let Afghanistan passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Afghanistan passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Afghanistan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Afghanistan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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