Is Afghanistan tourist friendly?

Afghanistan - AVOID ALL TRAVEL
Avoid all travel to Afghanistan due to the security situation, terrorist attacks, ongoing armed conflict, risk of kidnapping and high crime rate. Canada's evacuation operations have ended. The risk for terrorist attacks is very high, especially around the airport.



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Afghanistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.

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It is forbidden to seek to convert Muslims to other faiths. You are not allowed to use, or bring into the country narcotics, alcohol or pork products. Photographing government or Taliban buildings, military installations and palaces is not allowed and may lead to detention.

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Tourism. People from all over the world come to visit Afghanistan. The reasons are the beauty, the atmosphere, and the civilization there. There is a global heritage worth knowing about; people often find new things to highlight history.

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Afghanistan is definitely not safe for solo female travelers. They are advised, if it is absolutely necessary that they leave their accommodation at night, to go out accompanied by someone. Be sure to avoid remote streets, both during day and night, and do not flash your belongings or handle money in public.

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U.S. passports are valid for travel to Iran. However, the Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens.

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If you travel to Pakistan, you should remain cautious and vigilant, including in major cities. Counter-terrorism operations occur across the country. Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere and at any time. Previous attacks have included the use of grenades, firearms, and bombing, including suicide bombs.

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'DO NOT TRAVEL'
The U.S. and European countries still warn against any travel to Iraq due to security concerns. The U.S. State Department website says: Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest.

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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advises against all travel to Afghanistan. You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation in Afghanistan remains extremely volatile. There is an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attacks through Afghanistan, including around the airport.

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Kabul is known for its historical gardens, bazaars, and palaces; well-known examples are the Gardens of Babur and Darul Aman Palace, as well as the Arg.

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