If you are an Afghan citizen planning to visit Iran, the process for obtaining a visa varies depending on your location and immigration status.

Afghans Living in Afghanistan Without a Residence Permit of Another Country:

• Visit Iranian consulates in Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, or Kandahar to apply for a visa.

Afghans with Residence Permits from Other Countries:

• Apply online at on our website to receive the visa grant notice.
• Collect your visa from the selected Iranian consulate.

Afghans with Travel Documents Issued by Another Country:

• Apply online on our website to receive the visa grant notice.
• Collect your visa from the selected Iranian consulate. Visa fees vary based on the issuing country of the travel document.

Important Notes:

• Airport visas are not available for Afghan citizens in any of these categories.
• Dual national Afghan citizens applying with their other passport will be treated based on their other nationality.

General Requirements:

• Copy of Passport or Travel Document with a validity of at least 6 months.
• Passport-sized photo with white/light background
• Copy of Residence permit (for those applying with Afghan passport)