Vatican City passport → Afghanistan

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

eVisa (apply online)

Vatican 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 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.

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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

Nearby in Southern Asia for Vatican passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
IranVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
PakistaneVisa

Common questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

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

How long can Vatican citizens stay in Afghanistan?

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

Can Vatican citizens get a visa on arrival in Afghanistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Vatican citizens visit without a visa?

134 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vatican City passport ranks #24 of 94 (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.