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 Please note there is a Key Travel handling charge in addition to the consular fees below.
All fees quoted are subject to alteration by the embassy concerned and are based on applications for United Kingdom passport holders.
Charges may vary for other nationalities - please check with us before sending us your application.
No refund will be given by the embassy if the visa is turned down or cancelled.
View our service page for further information.

Country Code
AF
 
Country Name
 
Afghanistan
 
Afghanistan
 
Embassy Address
31 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 1QQ
 
Website
 
Contacts
Tel:  0207 589 8891/2
Fax: 0207 581 3452
Opening times
 Monday – Friday 09:30 – 13:00

 

Important Information
We have recently been advised by the Afghanistan Embassy that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now restricting the amount of visas issued by the Afghanistan Embassy to Charity/NGO organisations.
 
The best way to possibly ensure a visa is granted is to get your contact in Afghanistan to obtain approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs first
 
Visas are valid for three months from date of issue. Maximum duration of stay is one month

 

 
Tourist Visas
 
Single Entry – One month validity
 
 
 
Tourist Visa Requirements
 
 
Visa Application form
One fully completed application and supplementary form.
 
Click hereto Download application and supplementary form
 
Passport
Must be valid for six months beyond exit date and have one blank visa page
Photographs
Two passport sized colour photographs – Must have a white background and taken within the last six months
 
Scanned and printed photographs will not be accepted. Key Travel recommends using a photo booth
Proof of Employment
A letter from the applicant’s employer confirming employment. It must
  • Be on company headed paper
  • Be fully addressed to the embassy
  • Include the applicants full name
  • Confirm applicants employment status
  • Specify the purpose of travel
  • State the applicants expected date of returning to work
Exceptions for Non UK passport holders
A valid UK permit/visa in passport
 
Key Travel Booking Form
Click here to download the Key Travel booking form
Processing time
5-7 Working days
 
Cost
1 month single entry - £70.00
 
Please note there are Key Travel handling charges in addition to the consular fees above. Please contact your dedicated reservation team for further information
 
All fees quoted are subject to alteration by the embassy concerned and are based on applications for British passport holders.

 
                               

 
Business Visa
 
Single entry – one month validity
 
 
Business Visa Requirements
 
 
Visa Application form
One fully completed application and supplementary form.
 
Click here to Download application and supplementary form
 
 
Passport
Must be valid for six months beyond exit date and have one blank visa page
Photographs
Two passport sized colour photographs – Must have a white background and taken within the last six months
 
Scanned and printed photographs will not be accepted. Key Travel recommends using a photo booth
UK Business Letter
A letter from the applicants UK employer, which must
 
  • Be on company headed paper
  • Include the full name of the applicant
  • Be fully addressed to the embassy
  • Include the name of the organisation to be visited
  • Specify the visa request
  • Include who is financially responsible for the applicant
  • Be signed by someone other than the passenger i.e. company director. HR manager
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting, which must
 
  • Be on company headed paper
  • Be fully addressed to the embassy
  • Include the applicants full name
  • State the purpose of journey and the visa request
 
Exceptions for Non UK passport holders
A valid UK permit/visa in passport
 
Key Travel Booking Form
Click here to download the Key Travel booking form
Processing Time
5-7 Working Days
Cost
1 month single entry - £70.00
 
Please note that multiple entry visa is only issued in exceptional cases. Usually a letter of invitation from the Government in Afghanistan is required
 
Please note there are Key Travel handling charges in addition to the consular fees above. Please contact your dedicated reservation team for further information
 
All fees quoted are subject to alteration by the embassy concerned and are based on applications for British passport holders.

 

Visa Application Pack
 
Updated
15/03/2012

 
                                               

 

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