Turkish visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Turkey for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Turkey e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turkey.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turkey.
If you are looking for Turkey visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of Turkey in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
- Mazar-i-Sharif: The Consulate General of Turkey in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,979 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,019 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 3,136 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 3,465 | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 3,570 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 3,780 | 5.88% |
| 2014 | 3,981 | 5.32% |
| 2015 | 3,948 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 3,029 | -23.28% |
| 2017 | 3,760 | 24.13% |
| 2018 | 4,577 | 21.73% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & Afghanistan comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 17.89% smaller than Turkey.
As of April 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 45,459,783 more people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Turkey & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turkey | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 42,556,467 | 45.5 million more people live in Turkey than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 69 | Turkey has 166 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 6 | Turkey passport holders can visit 62 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 44 | Turkish hosts 242 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Turkey in 2018 was approximately 4,577.
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