COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Afghanistan (09 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreign citizens are allowed to enter. Visas must be obtained prior to arrival.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No

• Only temperature screening is carried out at the airport.

• Departing passengers are required to have their temperature checked. If the temperature is high, the government will apply specific safety measures for that individual.

Test certificate required?

• No with exceptions

• A test certificate is not required to enter the country; however, few airlines may require test certificates as per their safety requirements.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• There are no mandatory quarantine requirements. If any traveller has high temperature then they must undergo quarantine.

Entry form required? (Health or other)

• Yes

• If anyone travels with their child, he/she need to provide documentary evidence of parental responsibility.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Some domestic and international flights are operational, however, could be postponed or cancelled with short notice.

• Some commercial air services have been cancelled because of COVID-19.

• Afghanistan government is restarting Bakhtar Afghan Airlines domestic flight.

• Afghanistan and Uzbekistan flight route is expected to resume from January 2021.

• Limited inbound and outbound flights are operating at Kabul International Airport.

• Passengers of Emirates and Fly Dubai require a COVID-19 negative certificate in order to travel.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Afghanistan has reopened its border with Pakistan and Iran.

• Border is close to China at Badakhshan Province.

• UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are valid for exit only along with a local exit visa. Entry using ETDs are not allowed.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• No curfew is in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Gatherings of more than ten people are banned.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• There are very minimal restrictions on internal travel. Travellers should be aware that restrictions could be imposed by provinces at any time.

• Private vehicles may operate with a maximum of four passengers.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Shops have reopened.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels are allowed to open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open with social distancing guidelines.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars will remain closed.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• No

• Museums are closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Gyms are allowed to open.

Events allowed?

• No

• Sports and music events are not allowed.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in public.

Other

• Parks and swimming pools are open.

• Schools and universities are open.

• Wedding halls are open.

Advies

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.