To travel as a tourist outside of Kabul, you must obtain a Provincial Travel Permit for every single province you plan to visit. These permits are strictly managed by the government and are checked at security checkpoints across the country.
Here is exactly how to get your region permits depending on how you enter Afghanistan:
Option 1: Arriving by Air (Via Kabul)
If you fly into Kabul International Airport, you can get a single Main Travel Permit that lists all the provinces you plan to visit in Afghanistan
Locate the Offices: Go to the Afghan tour emirates company governmental-run tourism agency known as Afghan Tour (located near Macroyan 3, Abdul Haq Square).
Submit Your Documents: You will need your valid passport, your tourist visa, a local tour guide like " Let's Tour Afghanistan Agency), and a clear list of the provinces you intend to visit.
Pay the Fee: The official government processing fee is 1,020 AFN per province (20 afghani bank charge).
Processing Time: It typically takes about a hour to process the paperwork.
Option 2: Arriving via Land Borders
If you cross into Afghanistan via a land border, you must visit the local Department of Information and Culture ( in farsi known as Reyasat etilaat ve farhang) in the very first provincial capital you enter:
From Iran (Islam Qala): Apply immediately at the department office in Herat.
From Uzbekistan (Hairatan): Travel straight to Mazar-i-Sharif to secure your permit.
From Tajikistan (Shir Khan Bandar): Obtain your initial permit in Kunduz.
From Pakistan (Torkham): Stop in Jalalabad to secure permits for Nangarhar, Kunar, and Nuristan, or travel directly to Kabul to sort them out.
Crucial Permit Rules to Remember:
Local Registration is Mandatory: Once you arrive in a new province with your permit, you or your local guide must physically visit the local provincial Department of Information and Culture to register your arrival before sightseeing or checking into a hotel.
Independent Travel Restrictions: Independent solo applications are increasingly difficult. While some independent travelers manage it, authorities frequently require travelers to be accompanied by a licensed local tour guide to issue the permits ( having a tour guide is highly recommended)
Carry Your Documents: Always keep the physical copies of your permits and your passport on you at all times. You will be asked for them at checkpoints and historical sites.
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