Do France passport holders need a visa to visit AF?

Yes, French passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry. You must obtain a single-entry tourist visa in advance from the Embassy of Afghanistan in Paris, or apply through the new (2026) Afghanistan e-Visa portal. Note: the French Foreign Ministry formally advises against all travel to Afghanistan. A France (FR) ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa before traveling to Afghanistan; there is no visa exemption, no mutual waiver, and no on-arrival channel for tourists. The established route is a single-entry tourist visa issued by the Embassy of Afghanistan in Paris, which requires a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, photos, an invitation/sponsor or tour-company letter, confirmed flights and accommodation, travel insurance, and proof of funds. The tourist visa is typically single-entry, valid 30 days of stay, and must usually be used within 90 days of issue. In 2026 Afghanistan launched an online e-Visa system (E-Afghans Portal, run via the Afghan Consulate in Dubai) open to many nationalities including Western tourists, costing roughly USD 128 in total, with single-entry 30-day stay and Kabul International Airport currently the confirmed entry point. Critically, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (France Diplomatie) formally discourages all travel to Afghanistan; the entire country is rated red ("formally advised against"), the French Embassy in Kabul is closed, and there is no French consular protection on the ground. Travelers should treat any trip as high-risk regardless of visa status.