Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan

Ambassador: Mr. Zhao Xing
Address: Sardar Shah Mahmoud Ghazi Watt, Kabul
Tel: +93-20-2102548
Fax: +93-20-2107248
Email: chinaemb_af@mfa.gov.cn
 

Address: Sardar Shan Mohamoud Ghazi Watt, Kabul
Tel: +93-20-2105147, 09:00 - 11:30 on Monday and Wednesday
Email: chinaemb_af@mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00 - 11:30, 14:30 - 16:30 on Sunday, Thuesday and Thursday.
 

Ordinary holders of Afghanistan are requested to apply for a visa before they go to China. To obtain a visa, they need to fill in the application form online first, print it out and sign it, then choose the visa type according to their purpose to visit China and provide the supportive documents of different visa types. Finally, submit the application materials to the consular office of the Embassy.
 

Types	Fees Before	Fees After the Reduction
Single-Entry	USD 30	USD 22
Double-Entry	USD 45	USD 33
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	USD 60	USD 45
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity	USD 90	USD 65
Group Visa	USD 20	USD 15

 Notice
1. Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31 2024.
2. The express service and rush service at a cost of USD 20 and 30 respectively are available. For details, please contact the consular office of the Embassy.
 

Language: Afghanistan recognizes Pashto and Dari as official languages. The dialects include Turkish, Baluchi, Uzbek, Turkmen, etc.

Religion: The country is a Moslem world with 98% of population being Muslims. 90% residents believe in Sunnite while others are adherent to Shiah.

Geography: Afghanistan, a landlocked country, lies to the east of Iran Plateau, in the Midwest of Asia. It covers an area of 652,300 square kilometers. High mountains and plateaus with an average elevation of 1,000 meters occupy much of the country. The huge Hindu Kush mountain range extends across the country from northeast to southwest. The main rivers are Ama River (Oxus), Helmand River, Harirud River and Kabul Rivers.

Climate: It has a continental climate with low precipitation and large temperature difference day and night. The average annual precipitation is within 300 millimeters. Summer is dry and hot while winter is bitter and cold.

History: In the mid-18th century, Afghanistan formed a country. After 19th century, U.K. and Russia begin to invade it frequently. After defeat the third invasion of U.K., Afghanistani established an independent country on August 19, 1919. It established diplomatic relations with China on January 20, 1955.

 Please contact Embassy of Afghanistan in China if Afghanistanis are in distress there.

 Related Chinese Embassies in Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain

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 Asked by Mr. Burhanuddin
Hello i want to go as visitor i like china too much i want to see it. i have Afghan Passport and what else are must to be make for visiting. Please give me the full information about application. waiting for your information. thanks for all. Good bye. 

 Answered by Ms. Sarah
You need a L tourist visa which can be applied from the embassy for your visit. Besides your passport, you still have to provide these documents: a truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-sized photo; round-trip air ticket; hotel reservation. 

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  Asked by Mr. Hanif (UK)
Dear sir/madam,
Could you tell me what the requirements for British passport holder working in here. If it is a business visit do I need an invitation from the company?

Regards,
Hanif 

 Answered by Ms. Lilian
Yes, you need an invitation letter from the company, an visa notification describing issued by an authorized Chinese government department is also required. Besides, you also should provide your original passport, valid Afghanistan residence permit or work permit, one completed application form glued with one passport style photo, maybe the round air ticket and hotel booking are also required by consular officers.