Afghan Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Afghan passport holders can visit 7 countries visa-free, plus 71 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Afghan passport is ranked #192 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Afghan passport grants its holders access to 7 countries without requiring a visa. Additionally, 63 countries offer e-visas, and 8 provide visas upon arrival. In contrast, citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling to 140 countries.

Afghanistan's population is diverse, with Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks being the four largest ethnic groups. According to World Bank data, the country had an estimated population of over 38 million people as of 2021.

The Afghan passport is a critical travel document for citizens of Afghanistan, granting them the opportunity to travel internationally. However, due to the country's unstable political climate, obtaining a passport and traveling abroad can be challenging.

Some destinations that require a visa for Afghan passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Afghan passport holders are Egypt, Micronesia, Niue, Cook Islands, Dominica and Haiti.

Visa free countries

So, where can Afghans travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Afghanistan citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Americas

🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)

Africa

🇪🇬 Egypt (3 months)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇨🇰 Cook Islands (31 days)
🇳🇺 Niue (N/A)
🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands (14 days visa-free and landing fee of 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore.)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Afghan passport holders visit without a visa?

Afghan passport holders can visit 7 countries visa-free, plus 71 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Afghan passport holders?

Afghan passport holders can travel visa-free to Egypt, Micronesia, Niue, Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Pitcairn Islands.

What are the visa requirements for Afghanistan citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Afghanistan, 7 are visa-free, 63 can be visited with an e-visa and 8 with a visa on arrival, while 140 require a visa, as of October 2026.