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Afghanistan travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

Landscape view of Afghanistan
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The travel advice is Do not travel to Afghanistan. Afghanistan is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Afghanistan. Afghanistan is part of Asia with main city at Kabul. Its Least Developed country with a population of 28M people. The main currency is Afghani. The languages spoken are Pashto, Uzbek and Turkmen.
๐Ÿ‘ Least Developed ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 28M people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Afghanistan

Do not travel

We've reviewed our advice for Afghanistan. We continue to advise do not travel to Afghanistan. There's an ongoing and very high threat of terrorist attacks throughout Afghanistan, including in Kabul. Terrorists continue to target foreigners, NGOs and humanitarian operations. Foreign nationals, including , also face a serious threat of kidnapping or detention. There are no Australian consular officials present in Afghanistan, and our ability to provide consular assistance to Australians in Afghanistan is severely limited. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Afghanistan due toย the extremely dangerous security situation and the very high threat of terrorist attack.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Afghanistan

Open for travel

For entry into Afghanistan

International travel to Afghanistan is permitted but limited flights are available. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

We have been unable to verify details relating to the COVID-19 response in Afghanistan. We recommend remaining vigilant when traveling and follow any instructions provided by local authorities.

Use of masks

We have been unable to verify guidelines relating to the use of face masks.

Public transport

We have been unable to verify guidelines relating to public transportation.

Restaurants

We have been unable to verify guidelines relating to restaurants.

Bars

Please be advised bars are not allowed to operate in Afghanistan. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Nightclubs

Please be advised nightclubs are not allowed to operate in Afghanistan. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Shops

We have been unable to verify guidelines relating to shops.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Afghanistan

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Accepting Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational with restrictions transport
๐Ÿ“… events Partially Allowed

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