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Afghanistan travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Afghanistan with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Afghanistan with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
Afghanistan - quick facts | |
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Time difference | UK +4.5 hours |
Language(s) | Dari, Pashto |
Currency | Afghan Afghani |
Electricity | C + F plug (220V) |
Driving side | Right |
Visa✝ | Yes |
Afghanistan tourist information
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Afghanistan weather
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The Afghanistan weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Kabul.
Afghanistan travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Afghanistan from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Afghanistan - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Afghanistan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Travel advice for Afghanistan - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Afghanistan - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Afghanistan - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Afghanistan - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Afghanistan.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Afghanistan travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Afghanistan with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Afghanistan - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Afghanistan - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Afghanistan - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Afghanistan, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Afghanistan covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Afghanistan with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Afghanistan - Ministry of Health, Afghanistan
- Coronavirus timeline in Afghanistan - Our World in Data
Afghanistan travel features
Do you want to learn more about Afghanistan? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Afghanistan including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Afghanistan due to Covid-19?
Afghanistan is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Afghanistan.
Check out Ministry of Health, Afghanistan for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Afghanistan?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Afghanistan. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Afghanistan and the UK?
The time difference between Afghanistan and the UK is UK time+4.5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Afghanistan?
The main languages spoken in Afghanistan are Dari and Pashto.
What is the currency in Afghanistan?
The currency in Afghanistan is the Afghan Afghani (AFN).
Which plugs are used in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan uses electrical plug type C + F (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Afghanistan?
They drive on the right side of the road in Afghanistan.
Do you need a visa for Afghanistan?
Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Afghanistan.
Check Afghanistan visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ*.
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