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Afghanistan Visa Requirements for Germany Citizens

Q: How much does a Afghanistan visa cost for Germany citizens?

Tourist Visa: 80 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

Visa required

Germany passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Auswärtiges Amt (German Federal Foreign Office) — Afghanistan: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise, Einreise und Zoll ("Deutsche Staatsangehörige benötigen für die Einreise nach Afghanistan ein Visum") · checked 8 Oct 2026

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Afghanistan visa options for Germany citizens

Tourist Visa

Visa

Fee: 80 USD
Max stay: 30 days
Valid for: 90 days

The fee the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists. The Ministry states a validity of three months with a one-month stay; it does not say whether the visa allows one entry or more, how long it takes to issue, or whether it can be extended.

Arrival visa (Kabul airport, by official letter or invitation)

On arrival

Fee: 200 USD
Max stay: 30 days
Valid for: 30 days

Granted at Kabul International Airport with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval, on the basis of an official letter from a domestic organisation or an official invitation from an international organisation operating in Afghanistan. The Ministry does not say whether it allows one entry or more.

What the Afghanistan visa rules mean for Germany travellers

Germany citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Afghanistan. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Tourist Visa, which costs 80 USD. Afghanistan also offers Arrival visa (Kabul airport, by official letter or invitation) — see the visa options above.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Afghanistan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Afghanistan.
Vaccinations: Polio: The UK government says that when you leave Afghanistan, the authorities may ask for a certificate proving you have had a polio vaccine.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Afghanistan. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have valid and appropriate travel insurance for local …
Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states whether Afghanistan requires a return or onward ticket.

Afghanistan entry rules compared

Afghanistan does not grant visa-free entry to any passport, issues eVisas to 2 and requires an embassy visa from 196. Germany citizens are treated the same way as Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria and Azerbaijan. Overall the Germany passport ranks #8 in the world with 125 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Germany passport you can also visit 22 countries in the region without a visa, including United Arab Emirates, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea and Kazakhstan.

In the other direction, Afghanistan citizens need a visa to visit Germany.

Entry requirements for Afghanistan

Passport validity

6 months

Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Afghanistan.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Afghanistan✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Polio

The UK government says that when you leave Afghanistan, the authorities may ask for a certificate proving you have had a polio vaccine.

UK FCDO — Afghanistan travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Afghanistan. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have valid and appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO travel advice — Afghanistan health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states whether Afghanistan requires a return or onward ticket.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan — Tourist visa (documents: valid passport and hotel booking; no ticket requirement listed)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a tourist visa is issued on the basis of the applicant's travel purpose and documents such as a valid passport and a hotel booking confirmation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan — Tourist visa issuance procedure✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

US$5,000

The UK government says it is illegal to carry more than US$5,000 in cash through airports, or more than US$500 through land borders.

UK FCDO — Afghanistan travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do German citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Germany passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Afghanistan visa cost for Germany citizens?

Tourist Visa: 80 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How do Germany citizens apply for a Afghanistan visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Afghanistan before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Afghanistan?

Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Afghanistan.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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