Canada passport → Afghanistan
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for Afghanistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa required. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Afghanistan at a glance
- Capital
- Kabul
- Currency
- Afghan afghani (AFN)
- Languages
- Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
- Calling code
- +93
- Region
- Southern Asia
Afghanistan for other passports
- CanadaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Canadian passport holders
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for Afghanistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Afghanistan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in Afghanistan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Canadian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Afghanistan before you travel.