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🇦🇫 Does an Afghan need a visa for the United States 🇺🇸?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

United States at a glance

Capital: Washington D.C. · Currency: United States dollar (USD, $) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +1

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: the United States uses plug types A, B, Afghanistan uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (the United States: 120 V; Afghanistan: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the United States →

Your embassy in the United States

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the United States, contact the embassy of Afghanistan:

• Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington, D.C. · 2341 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 · afghanembassy.us

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near the United States for Afghan passport holders

• 🇩🇲 Dominica — Visa-free 21 days
• 🇭🇹 Haiti — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇺🇸 American passport holders visiting Afghanistan: American passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Afghan passport at a glance

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