Somalia passport → Afghanistan

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

eVisa (apply online)

Somali passport holders need an eVisa for Afghanistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) 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.

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Afghanistan at a glance

Capital: Kabul
Currency: Afghan afghani (AFN)
Languages: Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code: +93
Region: Southern Asia

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Afghanistan for other passports

SomaliaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Asia for Somali passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
BhutaneVisa
IndiaVisa required
IranVisa required
NepalVisa required
PakistanVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Somali passport holders need an eVisa for Afghanistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Somali citizens stay in Afghanistan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Afghanistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #90 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.