Poland→Afghanistan
Polish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan. The permission is issued as a physical visa and must be granted before you depart; having a visa does not guarantee entry.
You must travel on a Polish passport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Afghanistan on this route. Vaccination against polio is recommended, and the official guidance highlights polio vaccination especially for certain travel plans.
The source does not provide a days‑per‑period limit or an overstay penalty for this route.
Children under 18 need the same travel document as adults: a valid passport. They do not require parental consent letters or additional notarised paperwork for entry on this route.
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Afghanistan and you must have insurance in place for your trip.
You apply for the Afghan visa through the official application portal linked on this page; the outcome is a physical visa you must obtain before departure. Although Afghanistan keeps no embassy in Poland, the nearest Afghan embassy for consular matters is in India; note that direct consular assistance to Polish citizens in Afghanistan is very limited because of the security situation.
You apply for the Afghan visa through the official application portal linked on this page; the permission you receive is a physical visa issued before travel.
A valid Polish passport is required; national ID cards, driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted for entry to Afghanistan.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry to Afghanistan.
No proof of funds is required on this route; you will not be asked to show bank statements or cash when entering Afghanistan.
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for visitors on this route.
Children under 18 travelling to Afghanistan need the same accepted travel document as adults—a valid passport—and do not need parental consent letters or extra paperwork.
Having a visa does not guarantee entry; Afghan authorities make the final decision at the border or point of entry.
Poland has no Afghan embassy; the nearest Afghan embassy for consular issues is located in India, and Polish consular assistance in Afghanistan is very limited because of the security situation.
You apply through the official Afghan application portal and, if successful, you are issued a physical visa before departure; do not expect to obtain this permission on arrival.
The official sources state only that the visa’s validity varies by case; the permitted length of stay is not specified in the available guidance for this route.
If your passport is damaged or nearly full, you must travel with a valid passport meeting the stated validity requirement; Afghanistan accepts only a passport as the travel document for this route.
Because the application is handled through the official portal, follow its instructions for supporting documents and submission; the portal is the place to start the visa application process.
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
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