Foreign travel advice

Afghanistan

Warning FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan.

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Afghanistan set and enforce entry rules. The services provided to British nationals by the Afghan Embassy in the UK may not be valid in Afghanistan. The authorities in Afghanistan may not accept visas provided by the embassy.

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Afghanistan.    

Passport validity requirements

If you are visiting Afghanistan, make sure that your passport has an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and has blank pages for entry stamps.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Vaccine requirements

On your departure, the Afghan authorities may ask for a certificate to prove you’ve had a polio vaccine.

For full details about medical entry and departure requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Afghanistan guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Afghanistan. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into Afghanistan

It is illegal to bring any foreign currency into Afghanistan.