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Afghanistan Business Visa

10 facts quoted from the official source

Business entry for a foreign national able to document a licensed business activity and financial capacity.

Income required
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Business Purpose RequiredThe visa is for business activity in Afghanistan.Administrative basis: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, "Business Visa" (official consular issuance criteria).
  • Eligibility summaryThe MFA requires a valid business licence, passport copy and supporting bank statements.Administrative basis: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, "Business Visa" (official consular issuance criteria).
  • Financial meansSupporting bank statements are required.Administrative basis: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, "Business Visa" (official consular issuance criteria).
  • Passport Copy RequiredThe filing requires a passport copy.Administrative basis: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, "Business Visa" (official consular issuance criteria).
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisThe MFA requires a valid business licence, passport copy and supporting bank statements.
  • Report summaryThe MFA requires a valid business licence, passport copy and supporting bank statements.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Fee Range UsdThe published fee range is USD 40 to USD 300.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Maximum Validity YearsThe longest published validity is three years.
  • Minimum Validity MonthsThe shortest published validity is one month.
  • Valid Business Licence RequiredA valid business licence from the competent authorities is required.Administrative basis: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, "Business Visa" (official consular issuance criteria).
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Afghanistan?
The official source states: Business entry for a foreign national able to document a licensed business activity and financial capacity.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Supporting bank statements are required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official mfa.gov.af page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mfa.gov.afLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Afghanistan government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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