Getting your Afghanistan visa in Dubai has never been easier! All you need to do is make your way to the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with the correct documents and payment, and you’ll be issued a visa the same day.
The Consulate is now controlled by the Taliban government, meaning there is also no risk of your visa not being accepted by the authorities on arrival in Afghanistan.
Where to go?
Location:
The Consulate is located at Villa 23, 29B Street, Al Jaffiliya (Bur Dubai), near the Max Metro Station and behind the Dubai Immigration Office.
Directions : If traveling by metro, alight at Max Station, then walk approximately 5–7 minutes. For drivers or taxis, use "Villa 23, 29B St, Al Jaffiliya" in your maps. Ample parking can be found around the consulate.
Opening Hours
The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is open the following hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:30am until 14:00pm
Friday: 08:30am until 12:00pm
What to bring?
In order to apply for an Afghanistan visa you will need the following documents:
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months from your intended arrival date.
Passport photo: A recent passport photo of yourself.
Letter of Invitation: A letter from a tour company providing details of your trip, as well as a tour licence.
Itinerary and flight bookings (optional): An itinerary of your trip and your flights are not strictly required, but as with most visa applications, they more information you can provide, the smoother the process.
What is the process?
When you arrive at the embassy you will need to walk through the first building, through the courtyard to a second building with the visa sign.
Upon entering, process to the first desk where you will need to tell them you are applying for a tourist visa.
You will be directed to the visa office. After a brief chat, you’ll then be directed to the application section. You will need to queue and will then be asked to sit. Here a consulate staff member will type up your application for you. This process costs 50AED. After he is finished, he will print the form for you and direct you back to the original visa office.
A few more questions will follow, and you’ll then be asked to make payment. The visa is now a flat rate of $130USD. You can pay this in AED, USD or by card.
After payment you will be asked to wait up to 40 minutes, however, in most cases it will only take between 10 and 15 minutes, before you are handed back your passport with your Afghanistan visa.
Fees and payment
Visa fee: The visa fee for your Afghanistan visa is $130USD. This can be paid in USD, AED or by card.
Application typing fee: As part of the application a member of staff must type up your application form. This costs 50AED. This can be paid in AED or by card.
Visa conditions
The Afghanistan visa is valid for 90 days (3 months) from issue. A tourist visa is single entry and allows for a 30 day stay. It is possible to obtain a multiple entry visa, however, this is significantly more expensive.
Other advice
Men should wear long trousers while women should wear long sleeves and a light scarf to ensure a smooth process. Arrive early as the Consulate can get very busy.
If you want to visit Afghanistan with us, send us an email to [email protected] to secure your spot!
