KazakhstanAfghanistan: Visa required

KazakhstanAfghanistan

Do Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan?

Visa required

Yes. Kazakhstan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Afghanistan.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance1,862 km, straight line (~2h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Afghanistan0 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Afghanistan

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Frequently asked questions

Do Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan?

Yes. Kazakhstan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Afghanistan.

How far is Afghanistan from Kazakhstan?

About 1,862 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 41m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Afghanistan?

Afghan afghani (AFN).

What is the emergency number in Afghanistan?

100 / 101 / 102 / 112.

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 Kazakhstan passport holders visit without a visa instead of Afghanistan?

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Iran, Nepal, United Arab Emirates.

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 Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country situated primarily in Central Asia, with a portion of its territory extending into Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, and it has a coastline along the Caspian Sea. The capital is Astana, and the country's largest city and principal cultural and economic center is Almaty, which served as the capital until 1997.

CapitalAstana

RegionCentral Asia

Population20.8M

Area2,724,900 km²

CurrencyKazakhstani tenge (1 USD ≈ 450.52 KZT)

LanguagesKazakh, Russian

Calling code+76, +77

Drives on theright

TimezoneAlmaty (UTC+5)

Nearest airportNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 18 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,692 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Astana

Warmest July, coolest December, driest March, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Astana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-6.3°C	-11.9°C	48mm	77h
February	-3.6°C	-10.3°C	48mm	145h
March	0.9°C	-8.8°C	9mm	279h
April	15.5°C	2.9°C	36mm	313h
May	23.7°C	11.2°C	9mm	426h
June	24.2°C	12.8°C	71mm	382h
July	26.5°C	16.1°C	50mm	422h
August	24.2°C	14°C	21mm	357h
September	16.4°C	6.9°C	35mm	266h
October	9°C	0°C	23mm	215h
November	-3.6°C	-9.7°C	45mm	133h
December	-12.7°C	-18.5°C	10mm	131h

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

Kazakhstan is the largest of the states of the former Soviet Union apart from Russia, and it dwarfs the other countries of Central Asia and stretches into Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan is the richest country in the region due to its large oil and natural gas reserves and is also the largest in Central Asia. And while the endless, featureless steppe might repel some visitors the emptiness and mystery of this goliath state keeps many others captivated.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau
Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
Tamgaly
Western Tian Shan

Upcoming public holidays

October 25, 2026Республика күні

December 16, 2026Тәуелсіздік күні

January 1, 2027Жаңа жыл

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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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