IndiaAfghanistan: e-Visa

IndiaAfghanistan

Do India passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan?

e-Visa

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: mumbai.mfa.gov.af (checked May 17, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance1,004 km, straight line (~1h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Afghanistan0 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Afghanistan passport holders visiting India: Visa required.

Afghanistan drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Afghanistan

India passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for India passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan?

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can India citizens stay in Afghanistan without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Afghanistan from India?

About 1,004 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 41m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Afghanistan?

Afghan afghani (AFN).

What is the emergency number in Afghanistan?

100 / 101 / 102 / 112.

Does Afghanistan drive on the same side of the road as India?

Afghanistan drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Afghanistan in?

Kabul (UTC+4:30).

What is the nearest airport to Kabul?

Kabul International Airport (KBL), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Afghanistan without a visa?

0 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Afghanistan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can India passport holders visit without a visa instead of Afghanistan?

Iran, Nepal, Qatar, Bhutan.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.16 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	8°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.2°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.2°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.3°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27.1°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.5°C	192mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.6°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.4°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.7°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great civilisations of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast rapidly developing country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there.

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About Afghanistan

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast, and China to the northeast and east. Occupying 652,864 square kilometers (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's capital and largest city. Afghanistan's population is estimated to be between 35 and 50 million.

CapitalKabul

RegionSouthern Asia

Population43.8M

Area652,230 km²

CurrencyAfghan afghani (1 USD ≈ 64.93 AFN)

LanguagesDari, Pashto, Turkmen

Calling code+93

Drives on theright

TimezoneKabul (UTC+4:30)

Nearest airportKabul International Airport (KBL), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$417 (2024)

Climate in Kabul

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Kabul, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-0.6°C	-10°C	53mm	208h
February	5.2°C	-6.2°C	64mm	255h
March	10.3°C	0.8°C	116mm	232h
April	17.1°C	4.9°C	66mm	314h
May	23.6°C	9.9°C	43mm	369h
June	30°C	15.1°C	4mm	393h
July	31.6°C	16.7°C	2mm	399h
August	31.8°C	17.8°C	20mm	387h
September	27.4°C	11.9°C	7mm	350h
October	21.1°C	5.8°C	2mm	326h
November	11.2°C	-1.6°C	44mm	247h
December	6.2°C	-4.2°C	26mm	249h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Afghanistan is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. The country shares borders with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Pakistan, China, and the disputed Kashmir territory.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam

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