Practical info for Afghanistan
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy KabulEmbassy
- Consular emergency line
- Find out how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/home
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 30/07/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country.
FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan
The FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan, even if you are part of an organised tour group.
FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Afghani (AFN).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for AFN.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+04:30, +4 h 30 compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Roshan (Sirocco, Airalo); Roshan/TDCA (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Afghanistan
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Afghanistan?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 119 ; Medical emergencies: 102 ; Fire brigade: 101
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Afghanistan?
British Embassy Kabul. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Afghanistan?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 30/07/2026.
What is the travel advice for Afghanistan?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country. FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan The FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan, even if you are part of an organised tour group. FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan.
What currency is used in Afghanistan?
Currency: Afghani (AFN). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for AFN.
What is the time difference in Afghanistan?
Local time: UTC+04:30, +4 h 30 compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Which mobile networks operate in Afghanistan?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Roshan (Sirocco, Airalo); Roshan/TDCA (Sirocco).