Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Up to 14 working days
- Fee
- $360 USD
- Validity
- 1 year
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Work visas issued to employees, doctors, teachers, trainers, experts, engineers, pilots, ground transportation staff, and foreign technical workers based on need and prior invitations. For working at diplomatic/consular representations, UN offices, international organizations, government/non-governmental organizations, and national/international agencies.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities eligible to apply for work visa
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Purpose of visit
For employees, doctors, teachers, trainers, experts, engineers, pilots, and technical workers
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Employment
Must have confirmed employment with organization in Afghanistan
Required status: Confirmed employment offer
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-style photograph with white background taken within last 6 months
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Sponsorship letter
Accepted sponsors: Sponsor with financial guarantee
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: No; Must include salary: No
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: f; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Online application form; Form url: http://econsulate.mfa.gov.af/InfoVisa.aspx
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, Money Order; Amount: $360 USD
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Professional license
Accepted licenses: Certified documents; Must be translated: No
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online visa application form at http://econsulate.mfa.gov.af/InfoVisa.aspx
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Document gathering
Gather required documents including passport, photos, employment contract, professional licenses, and clearance certificates
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee at Afghan embassy or consulate
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Document submission
Submit printed application form and all documents in person at Afghan embassy or consulate
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing - may take up to 14 working days for work visas
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy or consulate