AFGHANISTAN

VISA REQUIRED

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DESTINATION: AFGHANISTAN
PURPOSE OF TRIP: TOURIST

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  • VISA VALIDITY

3 months, single entry. All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion. 

  • APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENT

Please note that the Embassy of Afghanistan only accepts visa applications via an appointment system. Your visa agent will work with you to ensure this is arranged / your application is filed accordingly and in line with your travel plans. You are not required to attend the appointment, unless requested.  

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DRAG N' DROP (REVIEW PROCESS) / RECEIPT OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS:

AFGHANISTAN TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS

Original passport. This must:

  • be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the intended exit date
  • have at least one blank visa page

Two original recent 45mm x 35mm colour photographs. These must:

  • be taken within the last month
  • be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
  • show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
  • have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
  • not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

DO NOT ATTACH THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Signed and fully completed original application form. Please see attached: Afghanistan Visa Application form

Signed and completed original proof of employment letter from your home employer. This must be signed by a member of your HR, or a member of your management team. If the latter, this person must be at least a manager grade and/or at least the same grade as yourself, and must be aware of your trip.

Please see template attached: Afghanistan – Proof of Employment letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

  • Addressed to the ”The Embassy of Afghanistan, London”.
  • Letter needs to be on home employer headed paper
  • Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the home employer
  • Purpose of visit
  • Confirm the applicant is an employee of the company
  • Applicant’s name and nationality
  • Start date of employment and job title 
  • Passport number and DOB
  • Start & Expiry date of the passport
  • Dates of travel to Afghanistan and scheduled return date to work

Clear colour copy of signed and completed invite letter from the person who is inviting the applicant to AfghanistanThis must be authorised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan. Please ensure you liaise with your inviter / contact person in Afghanistan to have this completed.

Signed and completed original personal statement from the applicant. This must include the following detailed information:

  • Purpose of the journey, where and with whom the applicant will be residing and the residence address(es) during the visit
  • An undertaking / acknowledgement that the applicant is aware of the risks involved in the journey and takes full responsibility of any liability arising during or as a result of the trip to Afghanistan

Clear colour copies of official Utility bills or a recent bank statement as a proof of current address in the UKThese must be:

  • dated within the last 3 months at the time of submission
  • clearly state your name 

Online bank statements may not be provided.

Signed and completed original authorisation letter, allowing Global Visaz to submit and collect your application.

Please see template attached: Afghanistan – Authorisation letter (business)

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All consular fees are non-refundable once the application has been submitted. Please click here to see our pricing structure for cancelled cases.

4 business days service:

3 months, single entry

Global visaz service fees
Consular fees

£180.00 excl. VAT
£200.00 incl. VAT

10 business days service:

3 months, single entry

Global visaz service fees
Consular fees

£160.00 excl. VAT
£140.00 incl. VAT

SHRINE OF ALI

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SHRINE OF ALI

The Blue Mosque is a mosque located in the center of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. The Seljuq dynasty sultan Ahmed Sanjar built the first known shrine at this location. It was destroyed or hidden under earthen embankment during the invasion of Genghis Khan in around 1220. In the 15th century, Sultan Husayn Mirza Bayqarah built the current Blue Mosque here. A site plan of the location made in the 1910s shows that there had earlier been a smaller walled precinct in the mosque, which was razed to create parklands later, although the portals to this precinct still remain as gateways for the shrine. Tombs of varying dimensions were added for a number of Afghan political and religious leaders over the years, which has led to the development of its current irregular dimensions. These include the square domed tomb of Amir Dost Muhammad, Wazir Akbar Khan and a similar structure for Amir Sher Ali and his family. According to a local legend here has been buried Ali who reportedly was brought here by a white camel in order to save his remains from the desecration by his enemies. Most Muslims though consider that Ali is buried in Imam Ali Mosque, Najaf in Iraq.

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All consular fees are non-refundable once the application has been submitted. Please click here to see our pricing structure for cancelled cases.

4 business days service:

Global visaz service fees:
£180.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£200.00 incl. VAT

10 business days service:

3 months, single entry

Global visaz service fees:
£160.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£140.00 incl. VAT

SHRINE OF ALI

HOVER / CLICK HERE

SHRINE OF ALI

The Blue Mosque is a mosque located in the center of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. The Seljuq dynasty sultan Ahmed Sanjar built the first known shrine at this location. It was destroyed or hidden under earthen embankment during the invasion of Genghis Khan in around 1220. In the 15th century, Sultan Husayn Mirza Bayqarah built the current Blue Mosque here. A site plan of the location made in the 1910s shows that there had earlier been a smaller walled precinct in the mosque, which was razed to create parklands later, although the portals to this precinct still remain as gateways for the shrine. Tombs of varying dimensions were added for a number of Afghan political and religious leaders over the years, which has led to the development of its current irregular dimensions. These include the square domed tomb of Amir Dost Muhammad, Wazir Akbar Khan and a similar structure for Amir Sher Ali and his family. According to a local legend here has been buried Ali who reportedly was brought here by a white camel in order to save his remains from the desecration by his enemies. Most Muslims though consider that Ali is buried in Imam Ali Mosque, Najaf in Iraq.