Get a Afghanistan Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Afghanistan Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
   • Be identical

3. Letter of Invitation

   This must be provided as a:

   • Letter of Invitation from the sponsor or tour company
   • An authorization reference number issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan

4. Proof of Travel Insurance

   Copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate [email not accepted]. The certificate must state:

   • Full name of the applicant
   • That the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip 

5. Proof of Financial Means

   This must be provided as the applicant's most recent bank statement showing sufficient funds for the entire stay

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A flight confirmation showing onward/return ticket
   • A copy of the hotel booking confirmation
     

7. Travel Itinerary

   A detailed travel itinerary including dates, locations and purpose of planned visits

8. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed application form. This form must:

   • Be typed only, handwritten forms will no longer be accepted
   • Be printed on two separate pages, forms that are copied back to back are not accepted
   • Be signed
   • Include answers for all fields . Type "N/A" if a section does not apply to you

9. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.