Visa Requirements
Do American citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for United States citizens travelling to Afghanistan
All visitors to Afghanistan require a visa, which must be obtained from an Afghan embassy or consulate before travelling. An official letter of invitation from a licensed institution operating in Afghanistan is typically required as part of the application.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Afghanistan does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Afghanistan embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
United States government travel advice for Afghanistan →
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At a glance
Key facts for American citizens visiting Afghanistan
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How American citizens enter Afghanistan
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Book an appointment at a Afghanistan embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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UK FCDO: Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions There are heighted tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, including clashes in border areas. FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan. Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
Updated 2026-09-26 11:52:30
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Questions
What American citizens ask about entering Afghanistan
Yes. American citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Afghanistan. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Afghanistan uses AFN. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Safety is a judgement your own government makes, not Yoogo. This page links the official travel advice for your passport; read it before booking, because advice can change faster than entry rules.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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