Afghanistan e-Visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Saudi Arabia apply online before departure, for stays up to 30 days.
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Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Afghanistan visa from Saudi Arabia
Travellers departing from Saudi Arabia need a visa for Afghanistan, but an electronic visa (e-visa) is available for this route when the portal is open.
For a tourist stay in Afghanistan, applicants based in Saudi Arabia primarily use the official e-visa portal rather than a traditional counter. The application is filed online before leaving Riyadh or Jeddah, and the authorisation must be approved before boarding. The passport must stay valid for at least six months beyond the intended entry.
Is a visa required?
Yes, a visa is still mandatory to enter Afghanistan, but here it takes the form of an e-visa. No traveller departing from Saudi Arabia may present at the Afghan border without authorisation obtained in advance.
How much does an e-visa for Afghanistan cost from Saudi Arabia?
The official fee for an e-visa for Afghanistan is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Afghanistan really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Afghanistan?
The exact list for Afghanistan is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Afghanistan before you apply.
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least six months, a compliant passport photo, a copy of the passport bio page and, where relevant, proof of residence in Saudi Arabia. The e-visa fee is not fixed here: rely on the amount shown on the official portal at the time of application.
How to apply for an e-visa for Afghanistan from Saudi Arabia
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
The main channel is Afghanistan's official e-visa portal: the form, photo and passport copy are uploaded online. Applicants based in Saudi Arabia (Saudi nationals and foreign residents alike) may also approach the responsible Afghan embassy or consulate if online filing is not available for their case.
Where do you apply for a visa for Afghanistan from Saudi Arabia?
An e-visa for Afghanistan is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Saudi Arabia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Saudi Arabia 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.
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How long does an e-visa for Afghanistan take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing and tips
The e-visa issuance time is not specified, so submit your file well before the flight date and keep the confirmation. A yellow-fever certificate may be requested if you transit an endemic area, and it is wise to check current security advisories before finalising the trip.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Typical errors are a photo in the wrong format, a mistyped passport number in the online form, or an application sent too close to departure. Never travel without having printed or saved the approved e-visa: the payment screen alone is not enough.
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Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
30 days
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