BELGIUM

VISA REQUIRED

Nationality:  
State of residence:  
Destination: Belgium
Purpose of trip: Family Visit

BELGIUM

VISA REQUIRED

Nationality:
State of residence:  
Destination: Belgium 
Purpose of trip: Family Visit

BELGIUM

VISA REQUIRED

Nationality:
State of residence:  
Destination: Belgium 
Purpose of trip: Family Visit

VISA REQUIRED

Nationality:  
State of residence:  
Destination: Belgium
Purpose of trip: Family Visit

CONSULAR JURISDICTION

NEW YORK: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE HANDLED / PROCESSED BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF BELGIUM IN NEW YORK AND REVIEWED BY OUR TEAM IN MANHATTAN, NEW YORK.

IMPORTANT

VISA VALIDITY

– 3 months, single entry
– 6 months, multiple entry
– 1 year, multiple entry

All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion.

APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENT

Please note that the Embassy of Afghanistan in London only accepts visa applications via an appointment system.

Your visa agent will work with you to ensure this is arranged / your application is filed accordingly and in line with your travel plans. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT, UNLESS REQUESTED.

EMBASSY DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT: The Embassy of Afghanistan in London reserves the right to request additional documentation in support of an application, and can amend / increase consular fees without prior notice. Before starting the request form, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

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AFGHANISTAN BUSINESS VISA REQUIREMENTS

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Original passport. This must:

  • be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date
  • have at least two blank visa pages

Two original recent 2 inches x 2 inches colour photographs. These must:

  • be taken within the last month
  • be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
  • show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
  • have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
  • not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

DO NOT ATTACH THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Signed, dated and fully completed original application form. Please see attached: Afghanistan – Visa Application Form.

Signed and completed original letter of support from your home employer. This must be signed by a member of your HR, or a member of your management team. If the latter, this person must be at least a manager grade and/or at least the same grade as yourself, and must be aware of your trip.

Please see template attached: Afghanistan – Business support letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

  • Addressed to the “Embassy of Afghanistan in London”
  • Letter needs to be on home employer headed paper and dated within the last month
  • Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the home employer
  • Purpose of visit
  • People / places and organisation to be visited, with contact phone numbers
  • Applicant’s name and nationality
  • Start date of employment and job title
  • Passport number and DOB
  • Start & Expiry date of the passport
  • Dates of travel to Afghanistan
  • Validity of visa applied for
  • A guarantee to meet maintenance expenses
  • Medical insurance undertaking (if applicable)

Clear colour copy of signed and completed invite letter from your inviting company.

Please see template attached: Afghanistan – Invite letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

  • Addressed to the “Embassy of Afghanistan in London”
  • Letter needs to be on inviting company headed paper and dated within the last month
  • Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the inviting company
  • Purpose of visit
  • People / places and organisation to be visited, with contact numbers
  • Applicant’s name and nationality
  • Passport number and DOB
  • Start & Expiry date of the passport
  • Dates of travel to Afghanistan
  • Validity of visa applied for
  • A guarantee to meet maintenance expenses
  • Contain the stamp of the inviting company (if applicable)
  • Medical insurance undertaking (if applicable)

THIS MUST BE AUTHORISED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN. PLEASE ENSURE YOU LIAISE WITH YOUR INVITING COMPANY TO HAVE THIS COMPLETED AND PROVIDED TO YOU.

Clear colour copy of inviting company’s Registration Certificate from the Ministry of Economy in Afghanistan OR registration document from the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA).

Original proof of address. One of the following documents:

  • Water, Gas or Electricity Bill
  • Council Tax Letter
  • Bank Statements

The document must:

  • dated within the last 3 months at the time of submission
  • clearly state your name and full UK address

ALTERNATIVELY AND IF AVAILABLE, YOU MAY ALSO PROVIDE YOUR VALID UK DRIVING LICENSE.

Signed, dated and fully completed original original authorisation letter, allowing Global Visas to submit and collect your application.

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visas service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases.

All consular fees however are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.

Finally, and further to the fees outlined below, ADDITIONAL STATE TAXES MAY APPLY.
TO START THE REQUEST, PLEASE CLICK ON THE GREEN THUMB ICON, DEPENDING ON WHICH VISA COMBINATION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR.

10 BUSINESS DAYS SERVICE

3 MONTHS, SINGLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees
 $160.00
Consular fees: $140.00

Global visas service fees:
$160.00

Consular fees:
$140.00

3 MONTHS, SINGLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees
 $160.00
Consular fees: $420.00

Global visas service fees:
$160.00

Consular fees:
$420.00

3 MONTHS, SINGLE ENTRY:
Global visas service fees
 $160.00
Consular fees: $800.00

Global visas service fees:
$160.00

Consular fees:
$800.00

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