How to get a Afghanistan visa from Laos

• The Afghan tourist visa issued to foreigners who want to visit Afghanistan for tourism, vacation, visitation, sightseeing or other recreational purposes.

• Laotians who wish to visit family and friends and attend festivals in Afghanistan can apply for a tourist visa.

• A valid Laotian passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank visa pages for visa stamps is required to travel to Afghanistan.

• A complete and signed visa application form.

• Laotians applying for the Afghan tourist visa need to submit a letter of invitation from a family member or host living in Afghanistan.

• The letter should clearly state the purpose of your travel to Afghanistan, the address and contact details of the host, as well as the applicant’s relationship with the host.

• To show that you can cater for your financial needs while in Afghanistan, you are required to show proof of sufficient financial means such as your recent bank account statements.

• You must also provide proof of private accommodation or a copy of your hotel reservation for the duration of your stay in Afghanistan.

• The Afghan tourist visa is valid for 90 days (that is, you can use the visa within 3 months of its issuing) but only allows a maximum stay of 30 days in the country at a time.

• Laotians should note that the Afghan tourist visa can not be extendable and overstaying your visa may attract penalties.

• Applicants will have to submit documents that show you have the intention of returning to your country once your visa expires.

• The proof could be a return ticket to Laos or an onward ticket to your next destination country.

• Laotions in Afghanistan on a tourist visa are not allowed to work with the visa.

• Proof of paid visa application fee.

• Evidence of employment in Laos.

• Utility bills to show address in Laos.

• Afghanistan business visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to travel to Afghanistan for business purposes, investment, commercial transactions or to participate in exhibitions.
• A complete and signed visa application form. An incomplete application form will delay visa processing.
• Two recently taken passport photographs (2x2 inches) in size. Date from Afghanistan and must have blank pages for the required visa stamps.
• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Afghanistan and must have blank pages for the required visa stamps.
• An invitation letter from a partner company in Afghanistan.
  
• The letter should state the purpose of your visit, your duration of stay in the country and who will be responsible for your expenses while in the country.
• A cover letter written by your employer is required. The letter should contain your name, your current position in the company and your purpose of visit to Afghanistan.
• A copy of your recent bank statement to show that you are financially capable to cater for your needs while in Afghanistan.
• Proof of hotel accommodation for the entire duration of your stay in Afghanistan should also be provided.
• You should note that the visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days and must be used within 3 months of its issuance.
• A document showing previous dealings of your company and the Afghan company.
• Laotians who intend to travel to Afghanistan for investment or other business purposes are required to submit the following documents:
• Introduction or permission letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chamber of Commerce, or other related official bodies.
  
• Work permit and business license.
  
• Address of the company.
  
• Documents providing the type of commercial activities, payment of taxes and bank account number.

• Laotians who intend to travel to Afghanistan to work can apply for the Afghan work visa.

  
  A passport valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Afghanistan and blank visa pages is required.

• Two recently taken passport photographs (2x2 inches) are required.

• Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Afghanistan must be provided.

• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

• A clearance letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan.

• A work permit obtained from the Ministry of Labour, social affairs, Martyrs and Disabled of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

• Driving License, utility bills or bank statements to show proof of address.

• Employment contract or arrangement.

• Laotians apply for the Afghan work visa must be below the age of retirement (65 years).

• A letter from your employer in Afghanistan is required. The letter must contain your passport information, the purpose of your visit to Afghanistan and your duration of stay in the country.

• Applicants should note that the Afghan work visa is only issued to foreigners who are qualified, experienced and skilled to fill in a vacant job position in Afghanistan.

• Relevant fees paid by credit or debit cards at the counter.

• Applicants who wish to extend their stay can apply for an extension of stay at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan faces severe problems which include Taliban Insurgency, terrorism, poverty, child malnutrition, and corruption.

Afghanistan is an Islamic republic where Islam is practiced by 85% of its citizens. As high as 90% of the population follow Sunni Islam. Sunni Muslims make between 84.7 - 89.7% of the population, Shia Muslims 10 - 15% and 0,3% others.

Afghanistan is famous for its pomegranates in Asia.

The currency of Afghanistan is known as Afghan, which is represented by the"Afs" sign, while its code is AFN.