Important Notes

Afghan passport holders face significant scrutiny due to the current situation in Afghanistan. Applications are often subject to extensive checks and may take longer than the standard processing times. It is highly recommended to provide comprehensive documentation and demonstrate strong reasons for returning to Afghanistan. The standard visitor visa fee is for a 6-month visa. Longer-term visas are available at higher costs. Processing times can be highly variable and may extend significantly beyond published averages, especially for complex cases or those requiring additional checks. The difficulty is marked as 'hard' due to the high refusal rate and strict requirements for Afghan applicants.