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Tourist e-Visa

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Source check: all 17 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Afghanistan single-entry tourist e-visa route through the official E-Afghans online visa portal.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencySingle entry, up to 30 days from the date of entry; validity expires 90 days from the date of issue.In flux
Processing time
Standard processing is listed as 1-4 weeks and express processing as up to 1 business day, only for complete, clear and correct applications that do not require further review.
Government fees
The reviewed sources list an initial fee of USD 8 plus USD 0.25 processing, then a remainder fee after approval; tourist 30-day remainder totals differ for USA and other applicants and for standard versus express processing.
Typical duration
Single entry, up to 30 days from the date of entry; validity expires 90 days from the date of issue.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai and Northern Emirates ↗

In short

As of 30 June 2026, the Tourist e-Visa for Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is an unsponsored Afghanistan immigration route. Sources: official Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan government pages, reviewed 30 June 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/afghanistan/tourist-evisa#answer

What is the Tourist e-Visa in Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan?

Tourist e-Visa is an unsponsored Afghanistan route. Indicative government fees are The reviewed sources list an initial fee of USD 8 plus USD 0.25 processing, then a remainder fee after approval; tourist 30-day remainder totals differ for USA and other applicants and for standard versus express processing; indicative processing time is Standard processing is listed as 1-4 weeks and express processing as up to 1 business day, only for complete, clear and correct applications that do not require further review; typical duration is Single entry, up to 30 days from the date of entry; validity expires 90 days from the date of issue. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai and Northern Emirates on 30 June 2026.

Overview

Afghanistan coverage is lite because the reviewed public official packet is the Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai visa and entry-permit pages, plus the E-Afghans Visa Portal. The packet confirms tourist e-visa filing, single-entry Kabul International Airport entry, 30-day stay, 90-day issue validity, standard and express processing choices, fee stages, and Afghan-origin foreign-passport entry permit handling. It does not publish a complete public checklist for every work, residence, study, family, renewal, local-registration or non-tourist visa case, and Afghan mission operations and recognition can be sensitive, so applicants should confirm the current competent mission, authority, route, purpose, payment and travel conditions before relying on any filing path. The Consulate visa page and E-Afghans requirement page describe an online Tourist Visa for eligible travellers. The public checklist states that the e-visa is single entry, permits up to 30 days from the date of entry, expires 90 days from issue, and is for entry only through Kabul International Airport. Applicants register on the portal, complete the online form, upload documents, pay an initial fee, pay the remainder after approval, and download the e-visa from the portal dashboard or email attachment.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Read the official consulate visa page and E-Afghans requirement page, then check nationality and residence eligibility.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Register or log in to the E-Afghans Visa Portal and complete the tourist e-visa application form.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Upload clear passport, photograph, identity or residence evidence, and supporting itinerary, accommodation or invitation evidence where relevant.

  4. After approval

    Pay the initial fee, respond to any correction or verification request, pay the remainder after approval, and download the issued e-visa.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Tourist e-Visa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. ChecklistApplicant
    Read Afghanistan tourist e-visa guidance ↗

    Use this official or officially linked Afghanistan source to confirm current visa type, eligibility, evidence, fee, payment, mission, airport-entry and authority handling before relying on the route. Afghanistan coverage is lite because the reviewed public official packet is the Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai visa and entry-permit pages, plus the E-Afghans Visa Portal. The packet confirms tourist e-visa filing, single-entry Kabul International Airport entry, 30-day stay, 90-day issue validity, standard and express processing choices, fee stages, and Afghan-origin foreign-passport entry permit handling. It does not publish a complete public checklist for every work, residence, study, family, renewal, local-registration or non-tourist visa case, and Afghan mission operations and recognition can be sensitive, so applicants should confirm the current competent mission, authority, route, purpose, payment and travel conditions before relying on any filing path.

    Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai and Northern Emirates · verified

  2. ChecklistApplicant
    Check E-Afghans tourist e-visa requirements ↗

    Use this official or officially linked Afghanistan source to confirm current visa type, eligibility, evidence, fee, payment, mission, airport-entry and authority handling before relying on the route. Afghanistan coverage is lite because the reviewed public official packet is the Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai visa and entry-permit pages, plus the E-Afghans Visa Portal. The packet confirms tourist e-visa filing, single-entry Kabul International Airport entry, 30-day stay, 90-day issue validity, standard and express processing choices, fee stages, and Afghan-origin foreign-passport entry permit handling. It does not publish a complete public checklist for every work, residence, study, family, renewal, local-registration or non-tourist visa case, and Afghan mission operations and recognition can be sensitive, so applicants should confirm the current competent mission, authority, route, purpose, payment and travel conditions before relying on any filing path.

    E-Afghans Visa Portal · verified

  3. ApplyApplicant
    Open the E-Afghans Visa Portal ↗

    Use this official or officially linked Afghanistan source to confirm current visa type, eligibility, evidence, fee, payment, mission, airport-entry and authority handling before relying on the route. Afghanistan coverage is lite because the reviewed public official packet is the Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai visa and entry-permit pages, plus the E-Afghans Visa Portal. The packet confirms tourist e-visa filing, single-entry Kabul International Airport entry, 30-day stay, 90-day issue validity, standard and express processing choices, fee stages, and Afghan-origin foreign-passport entry permit handling. It does not publish a complete public checklist for every work, residence, study, family, renewal, local-registration or non-tourist visa case, and Afghan mission operations and recognition can be sensitive, so applicants should confirm the current competent mission, authority, route, purpose, payment and travel conditions before relying on any filing path.

    E-Afghans Visa Portal · verified

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Frequently asked questions

What Afghanistan e-visa type is currently listed?+

The reviewed E-Afghans page says it currently issues a single-entry Tourist e-Visa valid for 30 days; other visa types should be checked with the nearest Afghan Consulate or Embassy.

Can the tourist e-visa be used to enter anywhere in Afghanistan?+

No. The reviewed source says entry is only through Kabul International Airport.

What processing choices are listed?+

The reviewed sources list Standard processing at 1-4 weeks and Express processing at up to 1 business day, subject to complete and correct documents and no further review.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai and Northern Emirates

Last checked: 30 June 2026

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