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Afghanistan Visa for Indians
No regular tourist visa route – check India's MEA advisories and the Embassy of India in Kabul before any travel
- Travel not advised
- Checked 3 Nov 2026 against official sources
- For Indian passport holders, tourist travel
Key facts
- Visa needed?
- Yes, Indian passport holders would need a visa. There is no regular tourist visa route we could confirm on an official page.
- How to apply
- Anyone with essential travel should first contact the Embassy of India in Kabul and the Afghan mission in New Delhi.
- Visa fee
- Not published on an official page we could check.
- Processing time
- Not published on an official page we could check.
- Stay allowed
- As issued on the visa, if granted.
- Validity
- As issued on the visa, if granted.
- Passport
- Check with the issuing mission.
- Where to apply in India
- Check with the Afghan mission in New Delhi.
Important to know
India upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to a full Embassy on 21 October 2025.
Before any travel, read the latest advisories from India's Ministry of External Affairs and register with the Embassy of India in Kabul.
Travel insurance may not cover Afghanistan – check your policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can Indians visit Afghanistan as tourists?
We could not confirm any regular tourist visa route on an official page. Check the MEA advisories and contact the Embassy of India in Kabul before planning any trip.
Is there an Indian Embassy in Kabul?
Yes. India restored its Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy status on 21 October 2025.
Do I need a visa for Afghanistan with an Indian passport?
Yes, a visa would be needed, but no regular tourist visa process is published on an official page we could check. Contact the mission before making any plans.
