Visa for Afghanistan from Bangladesh: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Holders of a Bangladeshi passport need a visa issued before travel to enter Afghanistan. It is requested from the Embassy or Consulate of Afghanistan responsible for Bangladesh, which reviews each file. Check from the outset which mission handles applications from residents of Bangladesh and how it operates.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

A typical file includes a valid passport, the application form, recent passport photos and proof of accommodation, funds and travel insurance. Depending on the purpose of the trip, the embassy may ask for other documents, such as an invitation letter or proof of employment. The fee amount and payment method should be confirmed with the embassy before you submit.

Contact the competent mission of Afghanistan to find out the current procedure and whether an appointment is required. The file is then submitted in person or as instructed by the embassy, with the completed and signed application form. Keep a copy of every document and any receipt issued when you submit.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Bangladesh, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Bangladesh but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times vary depending on the mission, the time of year and the file: make enquiries before setting your dates and apply well in advance. Do not buy a plane ticket before you have the visa. Before finalising the trip, also find out about conditions on the ground from official sources. When your passport is returned, check the visa type, the dates and the spelling of your name.

Booking a non-refundable flight before the decision is the costliest mistake if the visa is refused or delayed. Another mistake is relying on outdated information or details found on a forum: only the competent mission of Afghanistan is authoritative. Finally, an incomplete form or details that differ from the passport slow down the review and can lead to a refusal.