Afganistán: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- FCDO and Canada advise against all travel, including organised tours.
- Women face strictly enforced dress and movement restrictions.
- Cash, medical care and communications cannot be relied on.
Entrada y visados
A visa is required for British visitors. The Afghan MFA describes a tourist visa valid for three months with a one-month stay and an USD 80 fee. Confirm issuance and acceptance directly with the relevant Afghan mission before any travel; the Afghan embassy in London is closed. Visa possession does not remove the severe security risks.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Foreign arrivals at Kabul must complete Ministry of Interior registration and retain the registration card for departure.
Aduana
- FCDO reports cash limits of USD 5,000 through airports and USD 500 through land borders; confirm before travelling.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, mfa.gov.af ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Dinero
Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- Credit cards are accepted only in a few establishments.
- ATMs can be out of service; arrange access to lawful cash.
- Clean, undamaged US-dollar notes are more likely to be accepted.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Proselytising or religious activities contrary to the Taliban's interpretation of Islam.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Women must cover their body, hair and face in public.
- Women may not travel more than 72 km without an approved male relative.
- Men must dress modestly; avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Islamic customs are enforced under the Taliban's interpretation of Sunni Islam.
Ropa: Women must use loose full-cover clothing, a headscarf and a face veil. Men should cover arms and legs.
Etiqueta
- Do not rely on pre-2021 experience of local rules.
- Avoid activities that could be interpreted as political dissent.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Arid or semi-arid continental conditions, with hot summers and cold winters, especially in the mountains. Spring rain can trigger floods and landslides. Climate varies greatly by altitude and location.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Cold winter; mountain snow
- febrero: Feb: Cold winter; mountain snow
- marzo: Mar: Spring rainfall and flood risk
- abril: Apr: Spring rainfall and flood risk
- mayo: May: Spring rain can continue
- junio: Jun: Hot summer in lower areas
- julio: Jul: Summer heat; cooler at altitude
- agosto: Aug: Summer heat in lower areas
- septiembre: Sep: Summer-to-autumn transition
- octubre: Oct: Autumn cooling
- noviembre: Nov: Cold season; mountain snow possible
- diciembre: Dec: Cold winter; mountain snow
Mejor temporada: No tourism recommendation while official advice is against all travel.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗, documents1.worldbank.org ↗, documents1.worldbank.org ↗
Qué llevar
- Required full-cover clothing
- Visa and registration documents
- Essential prescription medicines
- Drinking-water contingency supplies
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Unapproved religious materials for distribution
- Unnecessary sensitive equipment
Práctico
Enchufes: Types C and F; 220V, 50Hz.
Agua: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water; tap water is unsafe in many areas.
Circulación: por la derecha
Internet: Nationwide internet and telecom disruptions can affect emergency contacts and flights.
Salud: Medical services are limited; bring necessary medicines and do not assume evacuation will be possible.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, traffic.gov.af ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.