TOURIST VISA - ویزای توریستی

VISA APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the Hague, the Netherlands issues visa to individuals residing in and applying from the Netherlands. Due to regulatory constraints, we can only issue single entry visas valid for a one-month stay, with the exception of Business Visas (can be issued up to a maximum period of 3 years with multiple entries). Those wishing to stay longer in Afghanistan can apply to the Consulate Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul for an extension of their visa.

Applications for visas can be made by post or in person. Applications will be processed in order of their receipt by the Consulate Section. Applications that are incomplete or lacking necessary documentations will not be processed. 

Checklist of requirements

All foreign nationals can obtain an Afghan visa, except in the following cases:

·       Applicants must request for an appointment.

·       When the individuals has not completed the previous ban period.

·       Two standard passport size photos, affixed to the appropriate box on the application form (photos must be identical, recent, colour on white background, taken directly off the face and show both ears).

·       When the individual is suspected to disrupt security and civil order, is suspected of moral corruption, or lacks respect for the prevalent culture in Afghanistan.

·       In exceptional cases when the authorities of the consular and diplomatic missions of Afghanistan, based on sound reasons, deem unfavorable to issue a visa to a certain individual.

·       When there is a risk of spread of a contagious disease.

·       When the competent authorities have decided to deny the visa.

Applicants are encouraged to apply directly to the Consulate General, applications submitted to the Consulate General by travel agencies will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant. 

Ensure you write your full name in Dari/Pashto on the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

·       Media personnel/journalists are required to provide an introduction letter stating the purpose, duration and places intended to visit in Afghanistan. (Media journalists must contact Press Office of the Directorate of Media Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Char-rah e Malik Asghar, Shah Mahmood Ghazi Street, Kabul Afghanistan.)

·       To download registration form or obtain more information about the Directorate of Media Relations in Afghanistan

·       For official visits, please contact your employer to send a letter of introduction with the details of the purpose of your visit to Afghanistan to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in Kabul, who will then send the Consulate General an authorization for issuance of the visa.

·       If visiting family or friends please write a letter of introduction stating whom you intend to visit in Afghanistan.

·       If tourism is the purpose of your visit please state in detail the nature of your tour and places you intend to travel in Afghanistan.

·       If employment is the purpose of your visit, an official letter of introduction from your employer, sponsoring organization stating the purpose and duration of your trip is required.

·       Applicants applying for a work visa should be below the age of retirement (65) and must provide their educational documents along with the visa application, invitation or introduction letter from the employer in Afghanistan.

·       Visa process may include a face to face interview.