U.S. visa for Afghan citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | United States e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | United States visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available |
United States tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.
If you are looking for United States 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 United States nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of United States in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 5,801 | N/A |
2009 | 5,510 | -5.02% |
2010 | 6,001 | 8.91% |
2011 | 6,348 | 5.78% |
2012 | 6,697 | 5.50% |
2013 | 7,164 | 6.97% |
2014 | 7,538 | 5.22% |
2015 | 7,777 | 3.17% |
2016 | 7,641 | -1.75% |
2017 | 7,719 | 1.02% |
2018 | 7,975 | 3.32% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United States & Afghanistan comparison
United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 14.01 times smaller than United States.
As of May 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 296,257,846 more people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted United States & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
United States | Afghanistan | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 338,814,313 | 42,556,467 | 296.3 million more people live in United States than Afghanistan |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 273 | 69 | United States has 204 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 134 | 6 | United States passport holders can visit 128 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 1147 | 44 | U.S. hosts 1103 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to United States in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 7,975.
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- Travel time: 30 hours 10 minutes
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