Basic Travel Requirements for Tunisians visiting
Afghanistan
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Afghan Visa.
- Completely filled and duly signed Afghanistan visa application form.
- Original Tunisia passport with at least six-month validity beyond stay in Afghanistan.
- The passport must have at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.
- One (2×2 inch) passport photograph with a white background is required.
- The passport photograph must not be older than six months.
- Uncompleted application or application with missing necessary documents will not be processed and the visa fee will not be refunded.
- Applicants must strictly follow Afghanistan visa requirements or the visa application will be rejected.
- Applicants should not sign electronically if the application form is obtained online. The signature must be in the applicant’s handwriting before submitting it.
- Documents verifying the applicant’s current address in Tunisia, such as a driver’s license, and utility bills are required.
- All required documents should be translated to either English, Pashto, or Dari.
- Receipt showing the applicant has paid the visa application fee.
- Applicants should provide a bank statement indicating proof of sufficient funds to sustain them during the period of stay in Afghanistan and to return to their country of origin or transit into another country.
- The standard visa processing time for the Afghanistan visa is 5-7 business days.
- A police report indicating applicant has no international criminal record.
- A valid travel document, showing entry and exit date.
- Certificate of vaccination showing applicants have no contagious disease.
- The Certificate of vaccination must be issued by the Ministry of Health in Tunisia is required.
- Applicants will be denied a visa if they do not have any certificate of vaccination if arriving from an infected area.
- Underage children travelling alone are to provide certified authorization by the parent.
- Health insurance for the period of stay in Afghanistan, covering medical costs throughout stay.
Afghanistan Visa for Tunisians
Facts about Afghanistan
Afghanistan is part of Asia with largest city and Capital being Kabul. Babur Gardens which is considered ‘the loveliest spot’ in Kabul, Afghanistan is the most popular destination in Afghanistan. The garden is a site for recreation and relaxation. Tourists also troop into the National Museum of Afghanistan and the Kabul Zoo. The zoo has about 280 animals.
Even though Afghanistan has a lot to offer especially to the brave tourists, it’s an extremely dangerous country to visit due to it being a war zone. Terrorism is a huge problem with the government forces fighting against Taliban insurgents.
Travel to Kabul is strongly advised against due to it being a lethal war zone. Despite the turmoil in Afghanistan, the country manages to pull in a reasonable number of tourists annually. On average, about 20,000 tourists visit the country.
Tourists should avoid trying to preach to or convert Muslims to other faiths, it is highly forbidden and regarded as a crime. Use and possession of narcotics, alcohol and pork products is a violation of the Afghan laws and orders. Homosexuality is also illegal in the country.
Types of Afghanistan Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 to 7 business days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 5 to 7 business days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Afghanistan Visa
- Completely filled and duly signed Afghanistan visa application form.
- Original Tunisia passport with at least six-month validity beyond stay in Afghanistan.
- The passport must have at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.
- One (2×2 inch) passport photograph with a white background is required.
- The passport photograph must not be older than six months.
- Uncompleted application or application with missing necessary documents will not be processed and the visa fee will not be refunded.
- Applicants must strictly follow Afghanistan visa requirements or the visa application will be rejected.
- Applicants should not sign electronically if the application form is obtained online. The signature must be in the applicant’s handwriting before submitting it.
- Documents verifying the applicant’s current address in Tunisia, such as a driver’s license, and utility bills are required.
- All required documents should be translated to either English, Pashto, or Dari.
- Receipt showing the applicant has paid the visa application fee.
- Applicants should provide a bank statement indicating proof of sufficient funds to sustain them during the period of stay in Afghanistan and to return to their country of origin or transit into another country.
- The standard visa processing time for the Afghanistan visa is 5-7 business days.
- A police report indicating applicant has no international criminal record.
- A valid travel document, showing entry and exit date.
- Certificate of vaccination showing applicants have no contagious disease.
- The Certificate of vaccination must be issued by the Ministry of Health in Tunisia is required.
- Applicants will be denied a visa if they do not have any certificate of vaccination if arriving from an infected area.
- Underage children travelling alone are to provide certified authorization by the parent.
- Health insurance for the period of stay in Afghanistan, covering medical costs throughout stay.
Afghanistan Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Tourist visas are granted to all foreigners who intend to visit family and friends, or for sight-seeing and recreation activities in Afghanistan.
- Applicants with a tourist visa can also visit natural, tourist and historic sites in Afghanistan.
- One completed and signed Afghanistan visa application form.
- Two recent passport size photo that is taken with a white background.
- A valid Tunisian passport, for at least 6 months beyond stay in Afghanistan.
- The validity of the tourist visa is for 30 days.
- The tourist visa can be extended only once with the consent of the Afghan Tourism Department. Extension of tourist visa lasts for a duration of 30 days.
- A proof of hotel reservation or accommodation is required.
- Applicants are also required to provide a copy of the flight itinerary.
- A letter of introduction stating whom you intend to visit in Afghanistan for applicants visiting family or friends. The letter should also state the financial responsibility of the Applicant.
- The letter should also describe the purpose of the journey, place, with whom the applicant will be residing, and the residence address during the stay in Afghanistan.
- If tourism is the purpose of the applicant’s visit, it should be stated in detail the nature of the tour and places intended to travel in Afghanistan.
- Activities such as business and work are not permissible on a tourist visa.
- Applicants wishing to work in Afghan must apply for a business visa.
Afghanistan Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Afghanistan’s business visa is issued to foreigners entering for business purposes such as business meetings, conferences, and negotiating contracts with other business partners in Afghanistan.
- A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
- The passport must have at least one empty page for an entry stamp.
- One visa application form fully completed and signed by the applicant.
- One passport-type photograph attached to the application form.
- Employer letter from the Sponsoring government or organization in Afghanistan stating the purpose and duration of the trip is required. The name and contact information of the company in Afghanistan should be clearly stated in the letter.
- It should be clearly stated in the business letter if the host company or organization will be financially responsible for the applicant for the entire duration of stay in Afghanistan.
- The letter must also include the type or nature of the business to be carried out or conducted in Afghanistan.
- A cover letter from the applicant’s employer in Tunisia clearly stating the awareness of leave and that applicant is of good conduct is required.
- All required letters must be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Chambers of Commerce in Afghanistan.
- Applicants applying for a business visa should be below the age of retirement (65) and must provide their educational documents along with the visa application.
- Onward/return ticket is to be submitted by applicants.
- Confirmed itinerary showing dates of entry and exit is required.
Afghanistan Visa Fees
Tourist visa
80.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Afghanistan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Tunisia
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Afghanistan currently does not have an Embassy in Tunisia but applicants ca apply at the Embassy in Tunisia’s neighboring countries.
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