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Afghanistan

NOTICE

US Citizens:
arrow Business: A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
arrow Tourist: A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
arrow Transit: A valid passport and visa are required to transit this destination.


Business:
Email Requirements
Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Afghanistan. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Afghanistan.

To generate a Afghani Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
Medical Requirements: A letter from a doctor certifying that the applicant is free of H1N1. In Washington DC, an immunization card is also acceptable.
Special Instructions: Multiple entry visas are issued only to applicants presenting approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Afghanistan. In all other cases only single entry visas are granted.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.

NOTICE You will need an account code to enter the Global Reservation Form. If you do not know your account code, please contact passportandvisadesk@travisa.com.
  Consular Fees
  Visa Validity: 1 month, 3 month and 6 month single entry visas are usually valid for a stay of 3 to 6 months based on the consulate's discretion.
  Processing Time: Visas are usually processed according to type of visa requested. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
  In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).

Tourist:
Email Requirements
Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
Other Forms: A letter of intent outlining the applicant's purpose of travel, the length of intended stay, name of places to be visited, contact information, and accommodation information is required.
Proof of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be acceptable.
Medical Requirements: A letter from a doctor certifying that the applicant is free of H1N1. In Washington DC, an immunization card is also acceptable.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.

NOTICE You will need an account code to enter the Global Reservation Form. If you do not know your account code, please contact passportandvisadesk@travisa.com.
  Consular Fees
  Visa Validity: 1 month, 3 month and 6 month single entry visas are usually valid for a stay of 3 to 6 months based on the consulate's discretion.
  Processing Time: Visas are usually processed according to type of visa requested. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
  In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).

Transit:
Email Requirements
Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
Visa Application Form: One visa application form per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application.
Photo Requirements: One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
Other Forms: A letter of intent outlining the applicant's purpose of travel, the length of intended stay or transit period. If leaving the airport, name of places to be visited, contact information, and accommodation information is required.
Proof of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or a copy of airline tickets.
Medical Requirements: A letter from a doctor certifying that the applicant is free of H1N1. In Washington DC, an immunization card is also acceptable.
Other Requirements: Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.

NOTICE You will need an account code to enter the Global Reservation Form. If you do not know your account code, please contact passportandvisadesk@travisa.com.
  Consular Fees
  Visa Validity: 1 month, 3 month and 6 month single entry visas are usually valid for a stay of up to 3 months based on the consulate's discretion.
  In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).

Global Reservation Form Instructions
  1. Complete and print out all forms.
  2. Check all information for accuracy.
  3. Mail the Global Reservation Form with all of the items above to Travisa.
    Visa processing is available in the following location(s):
 
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Travisa - Los Angeles
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 716
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323)932-7300
Fax: (323)9327304
 
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Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287
 
Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463 6166 ext 3
Tel: (866) 951 1212
Fax: (202) 299 0687
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