Visa & Permits · Updated November 2026
Afghanistan Visa & Permits, made simple.
Everything you need to enter Afghanistan legally: the new e-visa, embassy tourist visas, invitation letters and provincial travel permits. Our Kabul team handles the paperwork for every HAMIDI guest.
The e-visa at a glance
Since 2026, many travellers can apply for an Afghanistan tourist visa online through the official E-Afghans portal, without visiting an embassy.
Your visa options
Which route you take depends on your passport, where you live and why you are travelling.
Afghanistan e-Visa
Apply online on the official portal. Eligibility depends on both your nationality and your country of residence.
- Up to 30 days in Afghanistan
- Arrival at Kabul airport
- Check the official eligibility tool before paying
Tourist Visa
For travellers who cannot use the e-visa. You apply at an Afghan embassy or consulate, usually with an invitation letter from a licensed tour operator.
- Invitation letter from HAMIDI TMC
- Help preparing your documents
Invitation Letter
HAMIDI TMC, a licensed Kabul tour operator since 2014, issues official invitation letters for tourist and business visas.
- Included free with every HAMIDI tour
- Also available on its own
Business Visa
For business trips, meetings and organisations working in Afghanistan. We help with the invitation and the supporting documents.
Business visa guide →Provincial Travel Permits
To visit provinces such as Bamiyan, Panjshir, Balkh or Herat, travellers need permit letters for each province. We arrange them for every tour guest.
About permit letters →Visa rules in Afghanistan can change at short notice. This page is general guidance, not an official decision. Always confirm the current rules and fees on the official E-Afghans portal or with the embassy before you apply or pay.
How it works with HAMIDI
Five simple steps from your first message to your arrival in Kabul.
- Choose your tourPick one of our tours or ask for a custom trip.
- Send your passport copyBy WhatsApp or email, so we can prepare your documents.
- Get your invitation letterWe issue the official letter from HAMIDI TMC.
- Apply for your visaOnline with the e-visa, or at an embassy. We guide you.
- Arrive in KabulWe arrange your permits and meet you at the airport.
Visa questions
How long can I stay on an Afghanistan tourist e-visa?
The Afghanistan e-visa allows a stay of up to 30 days, and it must be used within 90 days of being issued.
Do I need an invitation letter?
For an embassy or consulate tourist visa you usually need an invitation letter from a licensed Afghan tour operator. Every HAMIDI tour includes an official invitation letter from HAMIDI TMC.
Where can I enter Afghanistan with the e-visa?
At the moment the e-visa route is for arrival at Kabul airport. Rules can change, so always check the official E-Afghans portal before you book flights.
Do I need permits to travel outside Kabul?
Yes. Visitors need traveller permit letters for the provinces they visit. For HAMIDI tour guests we arrange these permits as part of the tour.
Who can apply for the e-visa?
Eligibility depends on both your passport nationality and your current country of residence. Some nationalities still need an embassy visa. Check the official eligibility tool before applying or paying.
Not sure which visa you need?
Send us your nationality and travel dates. Our Kabul team will tell you the best route and handle the paperwork with you.