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PASSPORT

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Welcome to the Passport Information page. Please follow the direction. Fill out the form and make sure all the information you provide is correct. Return the form to the Consular Office after meeting the below requirements.

Requirements:

1. Complete and personally sign the passport application Form
2. Attach three recent photos with white background size 3.5 x 3.5
3. Attach Identity Card (Tazkira), Old passport
4. In case of inability to produce sufficient documents to obtain a passport,
verification of two Afghans residents of Switzerland who have valid Afghan
passport or resident Documents of Switzerland.

Passport Processing Fees:

- For One year CHF    35
- For two years CHF   65
- For three years CHF 95
- For four years CHF 125
- For five years CHF  155

Bank Account Details:

Bank: Post Finance

Section consulaire de l'Ambassade de la R. I d'Afghanistan en Suisse 1202 Geneve

Konto: 17-670802-3

PASSPORT PROCESSING DURATION:

The passport can be processed within three working days only if the required documents are provided and that the terms and conditions are met.

Please request for appointment before coming and for further information contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan -Geneva.

Download Passport Application form English/Dari version (the form can be filled in and printed)

دانلود فورم درخواست صدور پاسپورت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان زبان دری/فارسی

Visa

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All foreign nationals are required to obtain a travel visa prior to entering Afghanistan.  For the  Diplomats, UN Staff and official missions, visa will be issued with high priority.

For all non UN organizations or private entities that have an office in Kabul, they need to communicate the impending visa requirements of their staff that are based in Switzerland to the Directorate of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul. The Directorate will then provide us the relevant clearance to issue the visa.

Tourist Visa shall be granted to those who want to visit Afghanistan for a holiday or recreation, visit family and/or friends. This visa is usually granted for one month.  You can contact us directly; however you must set up an appointment with the consulate section.

Please be advised that all Afghans who hold a Swiss passport require a visa, which will be issued free of charge.
All Visitors must hold:

•    One completed visa application form
•    Two recent passport size photo (size 3.5/4.5 cm) with withe color background
•    Valid Passport (at least six months validity)
•    A letter of reference from your employer, indicating the motive and the  time of your stay
•    Registered envelope  with your name and complete address to return the documents
•    Original receipt of the Visa payment.
•   A fee of 120 CHF per month for entry visa, 60 CHF for tourist/visit visa. ( Diplomats, UN Staff and official missions are exempt)

Bank Account Details:

Bank: Post Finance

Section consulaire de l'Ambassade de la R. I d'Afghanistan en Suisse 1202 Geneve

Konto: 17-670802-3

Download Visa Application form English version (the form can be filled in and printed)

Download Visa Application form Dari/Farsi version (the form can be filled in and printed)

Important Information and Regulations

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1.    We strongly recommend all visitors to extend their visa prior to expiry, if they wish to stay in Afghanistan longer than the permitted duration. If the visa are not extended on the due date, the holder of the passport will be fined US$2 for each day during the first month of the delay, US$5 for each day during the second month of the delay (fined can be paid at ports). If the delay is more than two months, in addition to the fine, the holder will be deported.

2.    We strongly recommend foreign visitors to register with their embassy in Kabul, the local Afghan Police Department and the Afghan Tourist Organization (if the visit is for tourism purposes only) on arrival.

3.    During your stay in Afghanistan, we respectfully request our visitors to respect local culture and sensitivities.

4.    Photos and Cinematographic films can be taken after obtaining previous permission in writing from the Tourist Bureau, Press Department, located on the first floor of the Ministry of Information and Culture Building.

5.    Transportation of some rare birds out of the country is illegal. Therefore, visitors must contact the Afghan Tourist Bureau to obtain more information and relevant export certificate.

6.    Tourists may export duty free 30 sqm carpets, 10 skins excluding Karakul, cut and polished precious stones including Lapis Lazuli, handicrafts and a limited variety of antiques.

7.    Upon arrival, visitors are required to declare all foreign currency (If the amount exceeds 1million AFS or its equivalent value, approximately US $20,000) that they carry. Please ask for ‘Ansari Application Form’ at the airport.