United States passport → Afghanistan

Do American citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

eVisa (apply online)

American 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

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Afghanistan for other passports

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

Nearby in Southern Asia for American passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
IranVisa required

Common questions

Do American citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

American passport holders need an eVisa for Afghanistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can American citizens stay in Afghanistan?

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

Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Afghanistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?

152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 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.