South Korea passport → Afghanistan
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
South Korean passport holders need an eVisa for Afghanistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Afghanistan at a glance
- Capital
- Kabul
- Currency
- Afghan afghani (AFN)
- Languages
- Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
- Calling code
- +93
- Region
- Southern Asia
Afghanistan for other passports
- South KoreaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for South Korean passport holders
Common questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
South Korean passport holders need an eVisa for Afghanistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Afghanistan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Afghanistan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 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.