Vice President of Afghanistan
| Vice Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
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| Appointer | President of Afghanistan |
| Term length | Five years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Hedayat Amin Arsala |
| Formation | July 17, 1973 |
| Website | Office of the Vice Presidents |
The Vice President of Afghanistan is the second highest political position obtainable in Afghanistan. Vice Presidents are currently elected on the same ticket as the President. A Presidential candidate nominates two candidates for Vice President before the election. The current Vice Presidents are Abdul Rashid Dostum (First Vice President) and Sarwar Danish (Second Vice President).
The deputy head of state was the Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council between April 1978 and April 1988.
Vice presidents were appointed after the new constitution and elections took place. Four vice presidents were appointed by president and approved by the National Assembly.
Vice presidents were appointed by the president.
During the Afghan Interim Administration and the Afghan Transitional Administration, when the Loya Jirga hadn't appointed a new Constitution yet, there were more than two vice chairmen of the interim administration.
After 2004, Vice Presidents are elected on the same ticket as the President.
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