🛂 1. Entry Requirements

• Passport validity: Minimum 6 months from arrival date.

Visa: Most nationalities require a pre-arranged visa. The easiest place to get the visa is in Dubai or Pakistan where you can get it approved in 1 business day before travelling to Afghanistan.

• Arrival: Expect thorough security checks - you will also need 2 passport photos to register on arrival. Our guide will be waiting for you outside the main airport gate in Kabul.

✈️ 2. Flights & Arrival

• Main airports: Kabul (KBL), Mazar-e-Sharif (MZR), Herat (HEA).
• Common transit hubs: Dubai, Istanbul, Doha, Islamabad.
• Arrival tips:
  • Be patient during entry procedures.
  • Keep essential documents accessible.
  • Avoid photography at airports.

🎒 3. Packing Essentials

• Modest clothing for both men and women.
• Comfortable closed shoes for walking.
• Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
• Portable battery pack for long days out.
• Scarf or shawl: useful for dust, wind, and cultural sites.
• Power adapter: Type C / F (European).

See the full packing list here.