Destination guide

Afghanistan visa requirements

For South Korea passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa required

For holders of a passport from

Do I need a visa to visit Afghanistan with a South Korea passport?

eVisaTravel banned

Key entry notes

  • Travel has been banned since July 2007 after the South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan.
  • Separately, according to visa policy of Afghanistan, visitors can apply for an e-Visa.
  • They must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Southern Asia
Capital
Kabul
Languages
Pashto, Pushto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Currency
AFN
Time zones
UTC+04:30
Area
652,230 km2
Population
26,023,100
Gini index
27.8