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Diplomatic Visa
VisasAfghanistanDiplomatic Visa
AfghanistanAfghanistan•Asia
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Diplomatic Visa

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Complimentary visa for holders of diplomatic passports traveling to Afghanistan on official diplomatic missions, valid for 90 days.

The Diplomatic Visa is a complimentary entry authorization granted exclusively to individuals who hold valid diplomatic passports and are traveling to Afghanistan for official diplomatic purposes. This visa category recognizes the status of the passport holder and is issued in accordance with international diplomatic protocols and bilateral arrangements. It is intended for high-ranking officials, diplomats, and other authorized personnel representing their governments or international organizations, ensuring they are accorded the appropriate courtesies and privileges during their stay in the country. As a complimentary visa, it is exempt from standard processing fees.

To obtain a diplomatic visa, applicants must hold a valid diplomatic passport and provide a 'Note Verbale'—an official diplomatic communication from their home government’s ministry of foreign affairs or the relevant diplomatic mission. This document formally requests the issuance of the visa and outlines the purpose of the official visit. The application process is handled through official diplomatic channels, and the visa is issued with the approval of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is a highly specialized visa category that facilitates the smooth conduct of diplomatic relations and official government business between Afghanistan and other nations.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a valid diplomatic passport

Intention to visit for official diplomatic purposes

Official Note Verbale from the sending government or international organization

Approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Duly completed and signed visa application form

Valid diplomatic passport

Standard passport-size photo

Note Verbale (official diplomatic letter)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Fee exempt
  • Diplomatic status

Worth Knowing

  • Issuance is strictly based on reciprocity and official authorization
  • Subject to the approval of the current governing authorities in Kabul
  • Limited to diplomatic personnel and official delegations

Application Process

1

Submit an official request via diplomatic channels (Note Verbale)

2

Complete the visa application form

3

Submit the application to an Afghan diplomatic mission

4

Await authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul

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