SingaporeAfghanistan: e-Visa

SingaporeAfghanistan

Do Singapore passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan?

e-Visa

Yes. Singapore 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 of2026-10-21

Distance5,155 km, straight line (~6h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Afghanistan0 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Afghanistan

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

Other visa-free destinations for Singapore passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Singapore passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan?

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

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

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Afghanistan from Singapore?

About 5,155 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 34m 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 Singapore?

Afghanistan drives on the right, the opposite side to Singapore. 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 Singapore passport holders visit without a visa instead of Afghanistan?

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Iran, Nepal.

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 Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to the east and the Straits of Johor along with the State of Johor in Malaysia to the north.

CapitalSingapore

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population6.1M

Area710 km²

CurrencySingapore dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.28 SGD)

LanguagesEnglish, Malay, Tamil, Chinese

Calling code+65

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSingapore (UTC+8)

Nearest airportSingapore Changi Airport (SIN), 17 km

Emergency number995 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$98,814 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.7M (2020)

Climate in Singapore

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

Monthly climate normals for Singapore, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.5°C	24.7°C	127mm	324h
February	29.6°C	24.8°C	76mm	303h
March	30.5°C	25.5°C	109mm	340h
April	29.8°C	25.7°C	282mm	285h
May	29.8°C	26.1°C	410mm	265h
June	28.8°C	25.9°C	550mm	226h
July	28.5°C	25.5°C	287mm	276h
August	29.2°C	26.1°C	123mm	302h
September	28.4°C	25.3°C	296mm	228h
October	28.9°C	25.7°C	283mm	245h
November	28.4°C	24.9°C	294mm	225h
December	28.7°C	24.6°C	287mm	304h

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

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Modern Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819, and since independence, it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts one of the world's busiest ports. Singaporean food is legendary, with bustling hawker centres and 24-hour coffee shops offering affordable food from all parts of Asia. Combining the skyscrapers and shopping malls of an affluent modern city with a medley of different Asian cultures and a tropical climate, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Upcoming public holidays

November 9, 2026Deepavali

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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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 ≈ 64.76 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	-10.2°C	53mm	208h
February	5.2°C	-6.4°C	64mm	255h
March	10.4°C	0.8°C	116mm	232h
April	17.2°C	4.8°C	66mm	314h
May	23.6°C	9.8°C	43mm	369h
June	30°C	15°C	4mm	393h
July	31.7°C	16.7°C	2mm	399h
August	31.9°C	17.8°C	20mm	387h
September	27.4°C	11.9°C	7mm	350h
October	21.1°C	5.6°C	2mm	326h
November	11.2°C	-1.8°C	44mm	247h
December	6.3°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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