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United Arab Emirates passport to Afghanistan
United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Afghanistan lets 0 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Arab Emirates is not one of them.
- United Arab Emirates passports get “Visa required” at 11 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Afghanistan passports get “eVisa” in United Arab Emirates.
Nearby passports travelling to Afghanistan
Open to United Arab Emirates passports near Afghanistan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United Arab EmiratesAfghanistan- Typical duration
- 2.6 hours
- From
- DXB · DWC
- To
- KBL · KDH
Airlines Ariana Afghan Airlines, Fly Dubai, Safi Airlines, Emirates
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Arab Emirates
Country profile
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
10.7 million
Area
82,880 km²
Currency
United Arab Emirates dirham AED
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
8.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
74%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- South Asian59.4%
- other12.8%
- Emirati11.6%
- Egyptian10.2%
- Filipino6.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Afghanistan
Country profile
Capital
Kabul
Population
43.8 million
Area
647,500 km²
Currency
Afghan afghani AFN
Languages
Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Time zone
UTC+04:30
Foreign-born
98,110 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups
This country does not publish a comparable ethnic breakdown.
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+93
Airports
KBL · HEA · KDH · MZR
Highlights
- Bamyan Buddhas
- Babur Gardens
- Friday Mosque of Herat
United Arab Emirates · Visa required
FAQ
Does a United Arab Emirates passport need a visa for Afghanistan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Afghanistan immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Afghanistan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Afghanistan mission.
What about a Afghanistan passport entering United Arab Emirates?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.