Visa requirement

Afghanistan visa for Iranian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Passport Iranian passport Destination Afghanistan Visa required

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Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Last verified: 29 Jun 2026

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Iranian passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	No	This page stores a visa or authorization route instead.
eVisa?	No	No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: The E-Afghans online tourist e-Visa checker says this nationality is not currently eligible for online e-Visa applications; the public source does not expose a standard tourist stay for the alternative route.
Official cost: Varies — see notes
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit The E-Afghans online tourist e-Visa checker says this nationality is not currently eligible for online e-Visa applications; the public source does not expose a standard tourist stay for the alternative route.
3 Official fee Varies — see notes
4 Passport validity 6-month validity after arrival. Full note below. See full note
5 Transit landside: required. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 29 Jun 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Afghanistan. Checked 29 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

The E-Afghans online tourist e-Visa checker says online e-Visa applications are not currently available for this nationality, so no stable online tourist e-Visa fee is listed.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; E-Afghans says applicants must upload the passport biodata page and that the passport must be valid for at least six months.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: landside transit: required; The checked E-Afghans tourist e-Visa source does not publish a separate airside transit exemption. It does say the tourist e-Visa is for entry through Kabul International Airport; entering Afghanistan for a stopover or leaving the airport should be treated as requiring the appropriate visa route.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

Iranian ordinary passport biodata page uploaded as a clear scan
Passport validity meeting the E-Afghans six-month passport-validity requirement
Live identity verification photo and passport-page photo in the portal
Color passport-style photograph with white background
Clear copy of national identity card or residence permit if applicable
Itinerary and accommodation proof if requested
Direct confirmation from E-Afghans support or an Afghan consulate because the online tourist e-Visa checker blocks this nationality
Alternative visa/application route if instructed by the official source

Why this verdict

Iranian citizens' entry guidance is based on the E-Afghans e-Visa eligibility checker as nationality-restricted for online tourist e-Visa applications. Treat this as a visa-required / direct-confirmation corridor rather than an ordinary online e-Visa route. This guidance is intentionally conservative: ordinary passport, short tourist travel only. Work, journalism, NGO activity, official missions, non-tourist purposes, security issues, route/port changes, current residence in a restricted country, carrier handling and Afghan immigration discretion can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official E-Afghans visa source before booking.

Conditional rules

Online tourist e-Visa nationality restriction Visa required

The E-Afghans eligibility checker says online e-Visa applications are not currently available for this nationality and directs applicants to contact support for alternative options.
Current residence in a restricted country (India, China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Israel, Afghanistan) Visa required

The E-Afghans eligibility checker says online e-Visa applications are not currently available if the applicant's country of residence is on the restricted-residence list, even when the nationality itself is not restricted.
Entry somewhere other than Kabul International Airport Conditional

E-Afghans describes the tourist e-Visa as entry only through Kabul International Airport; confirm the correct route before planning a different port of entry.
Other visa type or non-tourist purpose Visa required

E-Afghans says the online system currently issues a single-entry Tourist e-Visa for 30 days; other visa types should be handled through the nearest Afghan consulate or embassy.
Express processing Visa required

E-Afghans lists VIP/Express processing for the online e-Visa route, but this nationality is blocked by the online eligibility checker; do not treat express processing as an override.
Applicant under 18 Conditional

E-Afghans requires a clear copy of a parent's passport for applicants less than 18 years old.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Afghanistan. (Visa required.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How long can Iranian passport holders stay in Afghanistan?

The E-Afghans online tourist e-Visa checker says this nationality is not currently eligible for online e-Visa applications; the public source does not expose a standard tourist stay for the alternative route.

How much does entry to Afghanistan cost for Iranian citizens?

The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.