Egyptian visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Egypt for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Egypt.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Egypt.
If you are looking for Egypt 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 Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of Egypt in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 21 minutes)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,230 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,191 | -3.17% |
| 2010 | 1,405 | 17.97% |
| 2011 | 950 | -32.38% |
| 2012 | 1,120 | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 917 | -18.13% |
| 2014 | 963 | 5.02% |
| 2015 | 914 | -5.09% |
| 2016 | 526 | -42.45% |
| 2017 | 816 | 55.13% |
| 2018 | 1,120 | 37.25% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Egypt & Afghanistan comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 53.55% smaller than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 68,797,343 more people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Egypt & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 43,463,498 | 68.8 million more people live in Egypt than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 69 | Egypt has 62 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 6 | Egypt passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 44 | Egyptian hosts 115 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 1,120.
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