Get a Afghanistan Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Afghanistan Visa for Irish Citizens

1. Overseas Processing

   There is no Embassy representation for this destination in Ireland. All applications are processed abroad using our CIBTvisas office in England. Overseas courier fees of €75.00 + VAT per order apply in addition to the fees listed

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets 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 photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Proof of Employment

   A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • State the applicant's expected return to work date
   • Be typed and signed in the original by the applicant's supervisor or their HR department

   A sample Proof of Employment Letter can be found in the Application Pack

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the country of destination. A copy is acceptable. This invitation must be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

6. Personal Statement

   An original personal statement from the applicant. This statement must include:

   • The applicants' full acknowledgement of the risks involved in the journey
   • The applicants' full acceptance of the responsibility of any liability arising during or as a result of the trip  
   • A full description of the purpose of the journey, the people the applicant knows in Afghanistan and the address at which the applicant will live  

7. Consent Letter

   One completed and signed Afghanistan Consent Letter, agreeing to the terms of issuance of visa to Afghanistan. The letter can be found in CIBTvisas application pack.

8. Proof of Address

   Evidence of Irish address. This must be:

   • Provided as a copy of a utility bill showing applicant's current Irish address issued within the last three months

   or

   • Provided as a copy of the applicant's non-online current account bank statement which must show a minimum credit balance of £35.00 per day of stay and be issued within the last three months

9. Letter of Authorisation

   A letter of authorisation, permitting CIBTvisas to represent the applicant is required. This letter must include the first name and last name of the CIBTvisas representative who will submit the application. A sample letter of authorisation can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack

10. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed application form

11. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Confirmation included in this kit.