Afghanistan
Entry formalities can change without notice and must not be interpreted as permission to travel.
Entry formalities can change without notice and must not be interpreted as permission to travel.
Before you book
This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.
Confirm passport and entry-authorisation requirements directly with the Afghan authorities; no document currently makes this trip safe.
Entry formalities can change without notice and must not be interpreted as permission to travel.
The permitted stay depends on the authorisation issued; the French Embassy in Afghanistan is operating from Paris.
Vaccines and health
Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.
- Assess hepatitis A/B, typhoid and rabies according to trip length, food exposure and areas visited.
- Review Japanese encephalitis or malaria protection for relevant rural stays.
- Use strong mosquito protection and seek medical advice for fever after returning.
Driving locally
An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.
Rules vary by province or stay length. Check the official summary before renting a vehicle.
Service-Public · international permit ↗Documents to prepare
- Required identity document and a separate copy
- Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
- Return ticket and first accommodation address
- Medical insurance and assistance number
- Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
- French licence and any required supporting permit
What can change the answer
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa or authorisation required?
Entry formalities can change without notice and must not be interpreted as permission to travel.
Which vaccines should I consider?
In addition to routine vaccines, hepatitis A and itinerary-specific protection often need discussion with a travel medicine professional.
Is a French driving licence sufficient?
Rules vary by province or stay length. Check the official summary before renting a vehicle.
When should this information be checked again?
Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.