Southwest Asia; northwest part of the Indian subcontinent.
Time
IST (-) 1 hr
Capital
Kabul
Language
Afghan Persian or Dari (official) 50%, Pashto (official) 35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, much bilingualism
Area
652,225 sq km (251,773 sq miles).
Population
31,108,077 (July 2013 est.)
National Day
18 Aug (Independence Day)
Currency
Afghan Afghanis (AFN) 1 = INR 1.09.
Airline Name
Ariana Afghan Airlines FG
International Airports
Kabul (KBL)
Diplomatic Missions in India
Name: Afghanistan
Name
Embassy of the Islamic State of Afghanistan
Address
5/50-F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri,
City
New Delhi - 110 021
Helpline
2410 0412, 2688 3601, 2688 3602, 2687 5686
Fax
2687 5439, 2467 0486
Working Days
Mon to Fri
Office Timings
0930 to 1600 hrs
Submission Timings
0900 to 1200 hrs
Collection Timings
1500 to 1600 hrs
Email ID's
info@afghanembassy.in , delhi@afghanistan-mfa.net
Jurisdiction to Apply
Visa is handled for J&K, Punjab, H.P. Haryana, Rajasthan, Utter Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and North Eastern States
Name
Consulate of Afghanistan
Address
115, Walkeshwar Road,
City
Mumbai - 400 006
Helpline
2363 3777, 2369 2328, 2369 2828
Fax
2363 5437
Working Days
Mon to Fri
Office Timings
0930 to 1500 hrs
Submission Timings
1000 to 1300 hrs
Collection Timings
0900 to 1300 hrs
Email ID's
afghancg_ mumbai@yahoo.com
Jurisdiction to Apply
Visa is handled for Gujrat, Maharastra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, A.P., Oriasa, Karnataka, Daman, Diu and Goa.
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Afghanistan
Tourist
A passport valid for a minimum period of six months before applying for a visa with at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the passport.
Application form fully completed and signed by applicant.
Two recent passport size colored photographs (white background).
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Proof of Hotel Reservation.
Proof of funds.
The applicant must have an invitation letter approved by the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
A valid Polio (OPV) Certificate is required. The dose of OPV should be taken at least four weeks prior to the departure from India.
All visa applications are referred to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days.
Visa processing takes 48 hrs after visa approval is received.
Visa is granted gratis (No visa fee).
Business
A passport valid for a minimum period of six months before applying for a visa with at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the passport.
Application form fully completed and signed by applicant.
Two recent passport size colored photographs (white background).
Covering letter from the applicant on company’s letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
The applicant must have an invitation letter from the Afghani business associate approved by the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The invitation letter (approval letter) will be sent to the Embassy in India directly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Proof of funds.
A letter of recommendation from the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
A valid Polio (OPV) Certificate is required. The dose of OPV should be taken at least four weeks prior to the departure from India.
All visa applications are referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days.
Visa processing takes 48 hours after the visa approval is received.
Visa is granted gratis (No visa fee).
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Afghanistan
Tourist
A passport valid for a minimum period of six months before applying for a visa with at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the passport.
Application form fully completed and signed by applicant.
Two recent passport size colored photographs (white background).
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Proof of Hotel Reservation.
Proof of funds.
The applicant must have an invitation letter approved by the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
A valid Polio (OPV) Certificate is required. The dose of OPV should be taken at least four weeks prior to the departure from India.
All visa applications are referred to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days.
Visa processing takes 48 hrs after visa approval is received.
Visa is granted gratis (No visa fee).
Business
A passport valid for a minimum period of six months before applying for a visa with at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the passport.
Application form fully completed and signed by applicant.
Two recent passport size colored photographs (white background).
Covering letter from the applicant on company’s letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
The applicant must have an invitation letter from the Afghani business associate approved by the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The invitation letter (approval letter) will be sent to the Embassy in India directly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Proof of funds.
A letter of recommendation from the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
A valid Polio (OPV) Certificate is required. The dose of OPV should be taken at least four weeks prior to the departure from India.
All visa applications are referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days.
Visa processing takes 48 hours after the visa approval is received.
Visa is granted gratis (No visa fee).
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Afghanistan
Tourist
A passport valid for a minimum period of six months before applying for a visa with at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the passport.
Application form fully completed and signed by applicant.
Two recent passport size colored photographs (white background).
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Proof of Hotel Reservation.
Proof of funds.
The applicant must have an invitation letter approved by the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
A valid Polio (OPV) Certificate is required. The dose of OPV should be taken at least four weeks prior to the departure from India.
All visa applications are referred to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days.
Visa processing takes 48 hrs after visa approval is received.
Visa is granted gratis (No visa fee).
Business
A passport valid for a minimum period of six months before applying for a visa with at least two blank pages.
Photocopy of the passport.
Application form fully completed and signed by applicant.
Two recent passport size colored photographs (white background).
Covering letter from the applicant on company’s letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
The applicant must have an invitation letter from the Afghani business associate approved by the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The invitation letter (approval letter) will be sent to the Embassy in India directly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Proof of funds.
A letter of recommendation from the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
A valid Polio (OPV) Certificate is required. The dose of OPV should be taken at least four weeks prior to the departure from India.
All visa applications are referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approval can take 7 to 10 days.
Visa processing takes 48 hours after the visa approval is received.
Visa is granted gratis (No visa fee).
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Afghanistan
Chennai comes under Mumbai Jurisidiction. Visa Applications need to be submitted at the Consulate in Mumbai.
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Afghanistan
Kolkata comes under Delhi Jurisidiction. Visa Applications need to be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi.
