• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
• 2 Scanned recent colour photograph.view image
• Visa Application forms: completed and signed
• Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
• Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 months with bank seal
• Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
• Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
• Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip

Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:

1. If Employed:

• Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
• Salary Slips: of last 3 months

2.If Self Employed:

• Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
• Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
• Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years

3. If Retired:

• Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc

4. If Student

• ID Card: from school, college or institute

5. If Minor

• Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
• Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
• If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
• If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
• Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
• ID Proof: of parents

6. If Visiting friend or relative

• Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest's stay in Afghanistan
• ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
• Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill

7. If Sponsored

• Sponsorship Letter: providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
• ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
• Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
• Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips

8. For Business Visa

Introduction/ recommendation letter from:

Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:

• One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India;
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;
• Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.
• Income tax documents of the last three years;
• Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the businessman for visa issuance;
• Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;
• Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan.
• *Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.