Islamic State of Afghanistan visa info

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Visa Note and Fees
Tourist
The Applicant should have a passport valid for a minimum period of three months beyond the expiry of visa. One visa forms (photocopy allowed). One passport-size photographs. Confirmed onward/ return air ticket. Sponsorship letter/ letter of invitation and proof of funds. The visa may be issued for maximum stay of 15 days with single entry. Extension of visa is possible from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan. The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. All visa applications are referred to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days. Processing time is 24 hrs after visa approval is received. Visa is Gratis (free of charge).

Business
The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least period of three months beyond the expiry of visa. One visa form (photocopy allowed). One passport-size photograph. Confirmed onward/ return air ticket. Sponsorship letter/ letter of Invitation and proof of funds. The visa may be issued for maximum stay of 15 days with single entry. A letter of recommendation from the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Business correspondence. A letter of invitation from the Afghani business associate/s. Extension of visa is possible from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan. The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue with 15 days (maximum) of stay allowed. All visa applications are referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days. Processing time is 24 hours after the visa approval is received. Visa is Gratis (free of charge).

Country Fact Finder
Name Islamic State of Afghanistan
Location Southwest Asia; northwest part of the Indian subcontinent.
Time IST (-) 1 hr
Capital Kabul
Language Pashtu, Dari and Persian
Area 652,225 sq km (251,773 sq miles).
Population 2,766,800
National Day 18 Aug (Independence Day)
Currency Afghani (Af) 1 = INR 1.2255
Climate ~
Holidays January 07, 2009 Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam Hussein). 15 Feb Liberation Day. 21 Mar Navruz (Persian New Year). 9 Mar Roze-Maulud (Birth of the Prophet). 18 Apr Liberation Day. 28 Apr Revolution Day; Loss of the Muslim Nation. 1 May Labour Day. 19 Aug National Day. 20-21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 27-28 Nov Eid-al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Airline Name Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG)
International Airports Kabul (KBL)

Diplomatic Representations
Name Embassy of the Islamic State of Afghanistan
Address 5/50-F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri,
City New Delhi - 110 021
Country India
Telephone 2687 5686
Fax 2687 5439
Timings Mon to Fri
Office Timings 0930 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings 0930 to 1300 hrs
Collection Timings 1500 to 1600 hrs
Name Consulate of Afghanistan
Address 115, Walkeshwar Road,
City Mumbai - 400 006
Country India
Telephone 2363 3777, 2369 2328, 2369 2828
Fax 2363 5437
Timings Mon to Fri
Office Timings 0930 to 1500 hrs
Visa Timings 1000 to 1300 hrs
Collection Timings 0900 to 1300 hrs