Business Passport Application
Please read the information carefully below and make sure that you are eligible to apply for a Business Passport application before submitting any application.
Important: The terms and conditions below apply only to the online application of the Business Passport. If you prefer to apply in-person, you may visit the nearest Afghan Consulate to you.
Eligibility
Check the information below and ensure that you are eligible to apply for a new Business Passport before submitting your application.
- You are an Afghan citizen.
- You have an existing Afghan passport.
- You are a business owner.
- If you have an expired Afghan passport, you may proceed as long as it is in electronic format (not paper).
- You have an active (not expired) Business License.
- You are 18 years of age to be able to use the E-Afghan Citizen Portal.
- You give full consent to the terms and conditions of the application.
- You must affix your true and correct signature on the application form.
- You are willing to go through a basic identity check (Identity Verification) to confirm your details.
- You do not have any legal restrictions, pending cases, or travel bans that may prevent passport issuance.
Required Documents
- Tazkira: Front and back digital copies are required.
- If you have an expired Tazkira or do not possess a Tazkira, present a clear copy of your father’s or sibling’s Tazkira instead.
- If your Tazkira is paper-based, it must already be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Existing Afghan Passport: Expired passport is accepted only if it is electronic (not paper).
- Passport-sized Photograph: Ensure photo standards are followed.
- Residence ID: Copy of Resident ID if you are an expat resident.
- Business License: Active (not expired) Business License.
Processing (Online Application)
- The processing time indicated above applies to applicants who submit complete, accurate, and clear documents.
- If documents are incomplete, unclear, or require resubmission, processing will be delayed. Such delays are not the responsibility of the Afghan Consulate.
- Any delay caused by the applicant, including late submission, late payment, or incorrect information, remains the applicant’s responsibility.
- The Afghan Consulate is not responsible for passports held by customs or government authorities in the destination country.
- Applicants are advised to coordinate directly with their respective government customs authorities or courier service providers regarding any delivery or clearance delays.
New Business Passport Fees
Applicants can choose between two processing types: Standard or Urgent.
- Standard Processing: Takes 4-8 weeks
- Urgent Processing: Takes up to 15 business days (this does not include the delivery time)
The online passport application fees are divided into two stages.
Initial Fee:
- A payment link for the Initial Fee will be sent to you via email. You can also pay the Initial Fee via the e-Afghans Portal.
- This is paid at the time of application submission.
- Required to begin processing and reviewing the application.
- You have 30 days to pay the Initial Fee. If you fail to pay it, your application will be closed, and you will have to reapply.
| Initial |
Initial Fee |
Online Fee |
Payment Processing Fee |
Total (USD) |
Total (AED) |
| Standard Initial Fee |
$15.00 |
$1.00 |
$0.50 |
$16.50 |
AED 60.60 |
| Urgent Initial Fee |
$25.00 |
$1.00 |
$0.81 |
$26.81 |
AED 98.46 |
Remainder Fee:
- Upon approval of your application, you will receive a payment link via email. You can also pay the Remainder Fee via the e-Afghans Portal.
- Paid after the application is approved.
- Required to proceed with passport printing and delivery.
- You have 30 days to pay the Remainder Fee. If you fail to pay it, your application will be closed, and you will have to reapply.
Below is the detailed breakdown of fees for the online passport application.
Standard Remainder Fees
| Standard |
Government Fee |
Delivery Fee* |
Online Fee |
Payment Processing Fee |
Total (USD) |
Total (AED) |
| Standard 5 Years |
$200.00 |
$55.00 |
$5.10 |
$8.04 |
$268.14 |
AED 984.74 |
| Standard 10 Years |
$400.00 |
$55.00 |
$9.10 |
$14.35 |
$478.45 |
AED 1,757.11 |
*Please note that due to ongoing global circumstances, shipping costs have increased. We appreciate your understanding and will always aim to provide the most accurate and fair shipping rates.
Urgent Remainder Fees
| Urgent |
Government Fee |
Urgent Fee |
Delivery Fee* |
Online Fee |
Payment Processing Fee |
Total (USD) |
Total (AED) |
| Urgent 5 Years |
$200.00 |
$50.00 |
$55.00 |
$6.10 |
$9.62 |
$320.72 |
AED 1,177.84 |
| Urgent 10 Years |
$400.00 |
$50.00 |
$55.00 |
$10.10 |
$15.93 |
$531.03 |
AED 1,950.21 |
*Please note that due to ongoing global circumstances, shipping costs have increased. We appreciate your understanding and will always aim to provide the most accurate and fair shipping rates.
Refund Policy (Only for Online Application)
Initial Fees
- The initial fee paid for an online passport application is non-refundable.
- This fee covers the administrative and processing costs associated with initiating the application.
Remainder Fees
- The remainder fee is non-refundable, as it covers the cost of passport printing and delivery once the application has been approved.
Duplicate Payments
- If a payment is made in duplicate, applicants may submit a dispute for review.
- Refunds for duplicate payments will be processed after verification by the consulate or relevant payment processor.
General Notes
- All refund requests are subject to verification and approval by the Afghan Consulate.
- Refunds cannot be claimed for delays or issues related to courier services, customs, or incorrect information provided by the applicant.
Cancellation Policy (Only for Online Application)
- Applicants may request cancellation before the application has been processed.
- Initial fees are non-refundable and will not be returned upon cancellation.
- Once the application has been approved and the passport has been printed or dispatched, the remainder fee cannot be refunded, even if the applicant cancels.
- If an application is submitted multiple times by mistake, applicants may contact the Consulate to review duplicate payments. Any eligible refund will be processed after verification.
Important: The Afghan Consulate is not responsible for delays or costs arising from applicant errors, courier issues, or customs restrictions following cancellation.
Acceptance of Terms (Only for Online Application)
By submitting an online Business Passport application and paying the initial fees, the applicant implicitly agrees to all the terms, policies, and conditions outlined on this page, including but not limited to:
- Application requirements and responsibilities
- Processing times and applicant obligations
- Refund and cancellation policies
- Fees, payment structure, and delivery procedures
Applicants acknowledge that:
- They have read, understood, and accepted all instructions and conditions.
- Any incomplete or inaccurate information provided may result in delays or rejection of the application, which is not the responsibility of the Afghan Consulate.
- All payments made (initial or remainder) constitute acceptance of the associated policies.
Proceeding with the application constitutes a legally binding agreement between the applicant and the Afghan Consulate regarding the passport application process.
IMPORTANT: Online applications are done via the E-Afghan Citizen Portal.
If you are ready to proceed to the online application, click the Apply for Business Passport Online button below.