Afghanistan: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en visa
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.
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- Foreign arrivals at Kabul must complete Ministry of Interior registration and retain the registration card for departure.
Douane
- FCDO reports cash limits of USD 5,000 through airports and USD 500 through land borders; confirm before travelling.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, mfa.gov.af ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- 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.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Proselytising or religious activities contrary to the Taliban's interpretation of Islam.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- 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.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Islamic customs are enforced under the Taliban's interpretation of Sunni Islam.
Kleding: Women must use loose full-cover clothing, a headscarf and a face veil. Men should cover arms and legs.
Etiquette
- Do not rely on pre-2021 experience of local rules.
- Avoid activities that could be interpreted as political dissent.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Klimaat
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.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Cold winter; mountain snow
- februari: Feb: Cold winter; mountain snow
- maart: Mar: Spring rainfall and flood risk
- april: Apr: Spring rainfall and flood risk
- mei: May: Spring rain can continue
- juni: Jun: Hot summer in lower areas
- juli: Jul: Summer heat; cooler at altitude
- augustus: Aug: Summer heat in lower areas
- september: Sep: Summer-to-autumn transition
- oktober: Oct: Autumn cooling
- november: Nov: Cold season; mountain snow possible
- december: Dec: Cold winter; mountain snow
Beste seizoen: No tourism recommendation while official advice is against all travel.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗, documents1.worldbank.org ↗, documents1.worldbank.org ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Required full-cover clothing
- Visa and registration documents
- Essential prescription medicines
- Drinking-water contingency supplies
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Unapproved religious materials for distribution
- Unnecessary sensitive equipment
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Types C and F; 220V, 50Hz.
Water: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water; tap water is unsafe in many areas.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Internet: Nationwide internet and telecom disruptions can affect emergency contacts and flights.
Gezondheid: Medical services are limited; bring necessary medicines and do not assume evacuation will be possible.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, traffic.gov.af ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.