The Afghanistan Embassy must receive approval from Kabul for all travellers.
Visa processing times are currently ranging between 5 to 7 business days.
Passport
Please send your current valid and signed passport. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page. Foreign Embassies cannot issue a visa on a page not labeled as a Visa page. Amendment and Endorsement pages in the back of the passport cannot be used for issuance of a visa.
If you need to renew your passport or apply for a new one click here
Photo
One (1) Passport Size Photo with a White Background.
Visa Application Form
New: Effective April 03, 2015 – visa application MUST be notarized – One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed. (form MUST be typed-No handwritten application will be accepted). Click here to download the Visa Application Form
Proof of Departure
Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
Previous Visa Copy
If you have been issued a visa prior to this application, you must include a copy of your most recent visa.
Additional Documents
TOURIST
- Letter from the Employer stating that the applicant is employed and will travel to Afghanistan as a tourist.
- Non-US citizen (Except citizens of Central & South America countries)Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
BUSINESS
- Business Letter from U.S. company – MUST state applicant Passport Number. Click here for sample letter
- Non-US citizen (Except citizens of Central & South America countries)Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY
- Visa Cover Letter from U.S. Department of State
- Letter from sending department or agency addressed to:
“Embassy of (the country you are planning to visit),
Visa Section, Washington D.C.”
The letter must explain all of the following:
Applicant’s position and title
The purpose of the trip
Dates of the intended visit
Contact person in the country you are planning to visit
Fees Per Visa
Service Fee
$ 125.00 / Person / Visa (Regular process 5 to 7 business days)
$ 175.00 / Person / Visa (Rush process 48 hours process)
Consular Fee
| Non-U.S. Government and Military Contractors | $ 170.00 / Visa (Regular process) |
| $ 260.00 / Visa (Rush process) | |
| U.S. Government and Military Contractors | $ 370.00 / Visa |
| Official or Diplomatic Passport | $ 0.00 / Visa |
Note:
Requirements and fees are subject to change without prior notice. All fees are non-refundable if your application was denied by the consulate or the Passport Agency, or if you withdraw your application that has already been submitted to the consulate or Passport Agency.
Complete Order Form
You must complete, sign, and submit PAVO’s visa work order with your documents
After You have gathered and prepared all the required documents, in order for us to process your application, you also need to fill-in & sign PAVO’s visa work order.
Ship Your Documents
Please forward the completed requirements to:
Passport And Visa Online, LLC. (PAVO)
4601 N. FAIRFAX DRIVE, SUITE # 1200 Arlington, VA 22203
Local Tel: 703-524-PAVO (7286) / 703-524-7280
Toll Free: 1-866-618-VISA (8472)
Note:
- Urgent applications should be shipped to PAVO using only UPS or FedEx.
- Please use “Priority Overnight”. Do NOT ship “First Overnight.” This will delay the delivery of your package.
- Please send all the required documents and payment (Money Order, Company Check, Cashier’s Check, American Express, Visa or Master Card) by trackable mail method so that if there’s a delay, you would be able to track and trace your package.