Russia passport → Afghanistan

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Visa required in advance

Russian passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Afghanistan at a glance

Capital: Kabul
Currency: Afghan afghani (AFN)
Languages: Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code: +93
Region: Southern Asia

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Afghanistan for other passports

RussiaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Asia for Russian passport holders

IranVisa-free15 days
MaldivesVisa-free90 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Russian passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Russian citizens stay in Afghanistan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Afghanistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?

115 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #36 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.