Australian visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Afghan passport holders visiting Australia for a short-term stay: None.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | None |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of Australia in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 559 | N/A |
| 2009 | 549 | -1.79% |
| 2010 | 579 | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 577 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 603 | 4.51% |
| 2013 | 648 | 7.46% |
| 2014 | 692 | 6.79% |
| 2015 | 745 | 7.66% |
| 2016 | 827 | 11.01% |
| 2017 | 882 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 925 | 4.88% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & Afghanistan comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 11.77 times smaller than Australia.
As of November 2025, Australia's population is ~27.0 million people - 16,459,121 fewer people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Australia & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 27,004,377 | 43,463,498 | 16.5 million fewer people live in Australia than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 69 | Australia has 67 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 6 | Australia passport holders can visit 124 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 44 | Australian hosts 275 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Australia in 2018 was approximately 925.
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- Travel time: 22 hours 15 minutes
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