# Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan?

Yes. United Kingdom passport holders need an e-Visa to visit Afghanistan.

- Entry status: e-Visa
- Last updated: 9 November 2026
- Page: https://edenpax.com/passport/united-kingdom/to/afghanistan

## Before you go

- Afghan authorities may request proof of polio vaccination on departure.
- Entry visa applicants need an official letter from the relevant institution and approval from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- A valid passport is required as a necessary document for a tourist visa.
- Hotel booking confirmation is a necessary document for a tourist visa.

## Related

- [Everywhere the United Kingdom passport can go](https://edenpax.com/passport/united-kingdom)
- [Every passport visiting Afghanistan](https://edenpax.com/destination/visiting-afghanistan)