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Afghanistan is not a simple visa case for people living in the UAE. When we tested the Afghan e-visa checker on , a UAE country of residence was marked not eligible for every passport we tried. The UK advises against all travel to the country. We read the rules against your passport and tell you what is possible. We do not promise a visa.
What the e-visa is
The online e-visa sits on the eAfghans portal, which says its content is reviewed and authorised by the Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai. It issues one type: a single-entry tourist e-visa.
- Stay of up to 30 days from the date of entry.
- Entry only through Kabul International Airport.
- Expires 90 days after the date of issue.
- Other visa types: the portal sends you to the nearest Afghan consulate or embassy.
What happened when we tested residence
The portal has an eligibility checker. Its rule is that you are eligible only if both your nationality and your country of residence are unrestricted. We ran it on the date above.
| Passport | Residence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| India | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| Philippines | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| Nigeria | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| Nepal | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | Not eligible |
| Germany | Germany | Eligible |
| Germany | Qatar | Not eligible |
Source: eAfghans portal visa requirements page, tested . The message reads that online e-visa applications are not currently available for that residence, and to contact support. The checker can change, so test it yourself.
In plain terms, a UAE resident has no online route on that page today. Whether the consulate in Dubai handles a case on paper, we cannot say. Ask it before you pay anyone.
What the UK says
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan. The page was updated on . It says there is no British Embassy in Afghanistan, and the FCDO cannot give in-person consular help. If you hold a British passport, that matters for any emergency. Other governments publish their own advice. Read the one for your passport before you spend money on a ticket.
The consulate in Dubai
The Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai lists working hours of 8:30 to 14:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:30 to 12:00 Friday, Dubai time. The Afghan foreign ministry says its embassies and consulates issue passports, ID cards and passport renewals to Afghan nationals, and Afghan visas to foreign nationals in all categories under its regulations.
If you hold an Afghan passport
An Afghan citizen does not need a visa for Afghanistan, so your questions are different: a valid passport, a valid UAE residence and your Emirates ID. If you need a passport renewal or an ID card, the consulate is the place. Our Dubai visa for Afghans page covers the other direction, an Afghan passport holder who wants to visit the UAE. We have not verified a list of countries that are visa free for Afghan passports living in the UAE, so we do not give one. The visa-free countries for UAE residents page shows the rules we have checked.
Documents the portal asks for
- Passport biodata page, valid for at least six months.
- Colour photo, 45 mm by 35 mm, on a white background.
- A copy of your national identity card or residence permit, if you have one.
- A live photo for the identity check.
- Accommodation proof, optional.
- For a child under 18, a copy of a parent's passport.
Why we may say no
We will not file a request that the portal marks as blocked for your residence. We will not suggest that you pay a third party who promises a visa in a few days. If your trip is for work, aid or family, the route and the risk are different from a tourist trip, and the consulate has to answer for your case.
How it works with us
Send your passport page and UAE residence details on WhatsApp or the form here. An adviser reads them against the portal's rules and the consulate's published information, and tells you in writing what is possible. If there is a route, you get one total price before you pay, and the team prepares the documents and follows the file. We are a private visa service, not the Afghan authorities. They decide any visa.
If a visa is refused, the fee paid to the authority is not returned. Before you pay us, the adviser says in writing which part of our total, if any, comes back.
Official sources
- eAfghans portal, visa requirements: e-visa type, eligibility checker, documents
- Afghan foreign ministry, embassy and consulate services: what missions issue
- UK FCDO, Afghanistan travel advice: advice against all travel
Nearby: Iraq. All options: visas from Dubai.
