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🇦🇫 Do Afghan citizens need a visa for United States?
Visa requirements for Afghanistan citizens visiting United States can vary, so confirm with the official source below.
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Afghanistan → United States
RequirementCheck official sources
DetailsEffective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions.[82] Afghans who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. Government, ISAF, or R.S. for more than one year may be eligible for a Special Immigrant Visa[83] Afghans who have worked for US-based NGOs, media organizations, or for/on behalf of the U.S. government for less than one year may be eligible for Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation[84]
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Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
Where else can Afghanistan passport holders go?
🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
All destinations for Afghanistan passport holders
Visiting United States from other countries
🇮🇳 India🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia
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