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Russian citizens travelling to Afghanistan

Citizens of Russia that are travelling to Afghanistan need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Afghanistan

🚨 some unsafe neighbourhoods
inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
❄️ cold weather
landmines

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Afghanistan from Russia usually are around 38753.00 RUB. Air Arabia is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Fly Emirates

. Popular domestic airlines are

Flynas

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Roshan

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is AFN.

1 RUB = 1.168447 AFN

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $0.12 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Due to safety concerns, Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We’ve reissued our travel advice for Afghanistan to highlight the serious and ongoing threat of kidnapping. We haven't changed our level of advice: Do not travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the very high threat of terrorist attack.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Afghanistan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.22 / 5)
Safety (0.50 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.55 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$93.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$0.12 USD

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Popular Cities in Afghanistan

Kabul

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