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Afghanistan · Government & SafetyGOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan
The UK government's travel advice page for Afghanistan sums up security risks, entry rules, emergency numbers and border conditions and sends email alerts when it changes, which helps any foreign visitor follow sudden developments.
What it helps with
- Security situation in Afghanistan right nowThe page summarises current risks, regional tensions and internet outages, with every change dated in its update history.
- Alerts when the situation changesAn email subscription sends a notification each time the Afghanistan advice is updated.
- Emergency numbers in AfghanistanThe getting-help section lists 119 for police and the FCDO's 24-hour number in London.
About GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan
The page is published by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is divided into sections on warnings and insurance, safety and security, entry requirements and getting help. The FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan and states that there is no British Embassy in the country. Each update is dated in the page's change history, for example notes on internet outages or tension in border areas. The content is free and can be read by people of any nationality.
Key Features
- Email alerts: A sign-up link sends a notification every time the Afghanistan advice is updated.
- Emergency contacts: The getting-help section lists 119 for police and the FCDO's 24-hour London number.
- Border information: The safety pages note that border crossings may close and describe tension in border regions.
- Insurance note: It explains that travel insurance may not apply when travelling against FCDO advice.
How to Get Started
- Open gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan in any browser.
- Read the warnings and insurance summary and the safety and security section.
- Subscribe to email notifications using the link on the page.
- Save the emergency numbers from the getting-help section in your phone.
Before you use it
- Good to know: The page lists 119 as the police emergency number in Afghanistan.
- Sign-up: Email alerts need only an email address and can be cancelled at any time.
- Limits: There is no British Embassy in Afghanistan, and help for British nationals is remote only; the page is in English only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan available in English?
- Yes, GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan?
- No, an international phone number generally works for GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan.
- Do I need local ID or residency for GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan?
- No, GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan?
- Web
- How much does GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Afghanistan cost?
- Free; email update alerts are free