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Afghanistan visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States need a visa for Afghanistan that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of the United States: the passport opens 112 countries visa-free; Washington, D.C. — Kabul: ≈ 11,140 km, about 14.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Can I travel to Afghanistan without a visa on a United States passport?

No: citizens of the United States need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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Afghanistan visa rules at a glance

  • With a United States passport you can visit 112 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 35 with an e-visa; 19 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the United States passport ranks 39th of 199.
  • United States passport: visa-free access to 112 countries; Afghanistan passport: 4.
  • Citizens of the United States and Afghanistan can travel together visa-free to 4 countries, for example: Haiti, Dominica, Micronesia, and Seychelles.
  • Entry to the United States is, in turn, restricted for citizens of Afghanistan. United States visa for citizens of Afghanistan

Travelling to Afghanistan: good to know

  • Washington, D.C. — Kabul: about 11,140 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 14.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +13.5 hours.
  • Local time: Washington, D.C. 12:00 — Kabul 01:30.
  • Local currency: Afghan Afghani.
  • Languages: Dari, Pashto, and Turkmen.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ AFN 65.
  • Afghanistan is the 136th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the United States.
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How to get an Afghanistan visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for an Afghanistan visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Washington, D.C. — Kabul?

About 14.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 11,140 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Afghanistan?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +13.5 hours.

Do citizens of Afghanistan need a visa for the United States?

Entry to the United States is, in turn, restricted for citizens of Afghanistan.

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