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China visa for citizens of Afghanistan

Citizens of Afghanistan need a visa for China 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 Afghanistan: the passport opens 4 countries visa-free; Kabul — Beijing: ≈ 4,180 km, about 5.5 hours of flying.

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

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Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

The consular fee is paid separately when you apply. Your manager will confirm the exact amount.

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Can I travel to China without a visa on a Afghanistan passport?

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

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China visa rules at a glance

  • With a Afghanistan passport you can visit 4 countries visa-free, 16 with a visa on arrival and 58 with an e-visa; 119 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Afghanistan passport ranks 199th of 199.
  • Afghanistan passport: visa-free access to 4 countries; China passport: 42.
  • Citizens of Afghanistan and China can travel together visa-free to 4 countries, for example: Seychelles, Micronesia, Dominica, and Haiti.
  • Afghanistan and China share a border, so you can also travel overland.
  • Citizens of China, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to Afghanistan. Afghanistan visa for citizens of China

Travelling to China: good to know

  • Kabul — Beijing: about 4,180 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 5.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +3.5 hours.
  • Local time: Kabul 12:00 — Beijing 15:30.
  • Local currency: Chinese Yuan.
  • Languages: Chinese.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ CN¥6.72.
  • China is the 48th closest of 196 destinations open to citizens of Afghanistan.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Afghanistan:

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Visa rules for China for citizens of countries bordering Afghanistan:

How to get a China visa

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

What documents do you need for a China visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Kabul — Beijing?

About 5.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 4,180 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with China?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +3.5 hours.

Do citizens of China need a visa for Afghanistan?

Citizens of China, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to Afghanistan.

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