Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (Green Card Lottery)for 🇦🇫 Afghan citizens travelling to 🇺🇸 United States

🚫Travel to United States is not currently permitted for Afghan citizens

As of 2026, the United States has fully suspended the entry of Afghanistan nationals — both immigrants and non-immigrants — under a presidential proclamation, so Afghanistan passport holders cannot ordinarily obtain a US visa.

A US presidential proclamation effective 9 June 2025 (reaffirmed and expanded effective 1 January 2026) "fully suspends" the entry of nationals of Afghanistan as both immigrants and non-immigrants. This covers visitor (B-1/B-2), student (F/M), exchange (J) and work/immigrant categories alike. Narrow exceptions exist — for example lawful permanent residents of the US, dual nationals travelling on a passport of a country that is not subject to the suspension, certain immediate relatives of US citizens with documented proof, and some immigrant visas for persecuted minorities — but there is no ordinary tourist, student or work route while the suspension is in force. This is a policy measure that can change; confirm the current rules with the US Department of State before making any plans.

Because of this restriction, there is no Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) application process available for Afghan passport holders. Entry rules and diplomatic relations can change — always confirm the current position with the official authorities of both countries before making any plans.

Source: White House — Presidential Proclamation restricting entry (Jun 2025; reaffirmed Jan 2026) · Verified June 2026