Iranian visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Iran 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 Iran for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Iran e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iran visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Iran tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iran.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iran.
If you are looking for Iran 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 Iran nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of Iran in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Herat: The Consulate General of Iran in Herat, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Jalalabad: The Consulate General of Iran in Jalalabad, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Kandhar: The Consulate General of Iran in Kandhar, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Mazar-e-Sharif: The Consulate General of Iran in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
Iran visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iran diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Iran from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 203 | N/A |
| 2009 | 212 | 4.43% |
| 2010 | 294 | 38.68% |
| 2011 | 335 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 383 | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 477 | 24.54% |
| 2014 | 497 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 524 | 5.43% |
| 2016 | 494 | -5.73% |
| 2017 | 487 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 730 | 49.90% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iran & Afghanistan comparison
Iran's area is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 2.49 times smaller than Iran.
As of October 2025, Iran's population is ~89.5 million people - 45,988,992 more people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Iran & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iran | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 89,452,490 | 43,463,498 | 46.0 million more people live in Iran than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 61 | 69 | Iran has 8 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 6 | Iran passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 83 | 44 | Iranian hosts 39 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Iran in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Iran in 2018 was approximately 730.
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