A full visa applied for online. Processing typically takes a few business days.

A full visa applied for online. Processing typically takes a few business days. Permitted stay is 30 days.

Canada passport holders can typically stay in Afghanistan for 30 days under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

Canada citizens need an eVisa (Electronic Visa) to enter Afghanistan. A full visa applied for online. Processing typically takes a few business days.

e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan due to hostile and unpredictable security situation , likely terrorist attacks, ongoing armed conflict, the risk of kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention, high crime rate, and widespread violations of human rights by the de facto authorities. Canadians do not need a visa if they were born in Afghanistan or their parent is a national of Afghanistan or was born in Afghanistan. All visitors are fingerprinted, and are required to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon arrival.

Apply online through the official Afghanistan eVisa portal. Typical requirements include a passport scan, passport-sized photo, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation. Processing usually takes 3-15 business days, so apply well before your trip.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Canada citizens typically enter Afghanistan under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the Afghanistan embassy or consulate.