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

Yes. Lebanese passport holders have no exemption for Afghanistan and must obtain a tourist visa before travelling. This is a consular visa, issued by an Afghan diplomatic mission rather than on arrival.

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

Prepare a passport valid for at least six months, a completed application form, recent passport photos and proof of travel (bookings, an invitation or an itinerary). The consular fee is not standardised for this route; check the official Afghan source for the current amount and accepted payment methods.

Lebanese applicants apply at the Afghan embassy or consulate responsible for Lebanon; where no local mission exists, the Afghan mission accredited for the region, or the official online portal when available, may be used. Contact the mission ahead of time to confirm appointment procedures and whether files are submitted in person or by post.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Lebanon, 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 Lebanon 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 time depends on the mission handling the file and can range from a few days to several weeks. Submit your application well ahead of departure and check health requirements, including yellow fever, as well as current travel advisories.

The most common mistake is assuming visa-free entry or a visa on arrival, which does not apply to Lebanese citizens. Also avoid an under-validity passport, non-compliant photos and a late submission. Always confirm the required documents directly with the Afghan mission before paying.