How to get a Afghanistan visa from Egypt
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Afghanistan.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Afghanistan.
Business visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Afghanistan for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
- Foreigners who have been invited to the country by their friends or relatives may also apply for this visa.
- Applicants who have been invited to the country by their friends or relatives are required to submit a letter of invitation from their host. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must contain the valid contact information of the host.
- Holders of this visa are permitted to attend festivals and events of their choice taking place in the country.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer is required. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state awareness of the applicant’s leave.
- This visa does not allow you to take up paid or unpaid employment in the country.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate is required. A letter of consent signed by both your parents should also be made available.
- Applicants of this visa must possess the International Vaccination Certificate against yellow fever.
Business visa
- Businessmen and women traveling to Afghanistan to develop new business relations and improve already existing business relationships are the eligible applicants of this visa.
- Business-oriented travelers are permitted to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
- Foreigners who have been issued this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits relating to their profession in the country.
- An official letter of invitation from the inviting company is required. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the nature of the business to be carried out.
- The letter from the inviting company must state who will bear the costs of the applicant’s finances in the country.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt should be provided. The letter must state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of employment.
- If there have been previous trade relations between the inviting company and the applicant’s company, proof of this is required.
- You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
Where to apply
Afghanistan embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.
Cairo
Address59 El-Orouba Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt.
Phone(+20) (2) 2417 7236
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Afghanistan
Yes, all Egyptians require a visa to visit Afghanistan.
Can I adopt a child from Afghanistan
Yes, you can but in order to adopt a child from Afghanistan, you will need to meet the requirements of the Government of Afghanistan.
What are some interesting facts about Afghanistan
- Afghanistan’s national game is goat-grabbing.
- Afghans celebrate the new year on the first day of spring which is 21st March.
Is Afghanistan a poor country
Afghanistan is regarded as one of the poorest countries in the world.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Afghanistan visa
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